Pope Leo says he ‘certainly’ will support the U.S. in the World Cup
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MADRID — The United States has the papal blessing for the World Cup. Speaking to reporters aboard a plane to Madrid, the Chicago-born Pope Leo said he will “certainly” champion his home country as the United States prepares to compete against the world’s top teams. “I will certainly support the U.S.,” Leo said. “I don’t know how many games I’ll be able to see, but, you know, I’ll try my best.” The pope added that because Peru is where he got his start as a missionary — and because Italy will
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