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Pope Francis' Social Media Post Unintentionally Links to New Orleans Saints

The Pope's message on Catholic saints unexpectedly featured the NFL team's logo following the firing of their head coach.

  • Pope Francis posted about the spiritual significance of Catholic saints on X, using the hashtag '#Saints'.
  • The hashtag automatically added the New Orleans Saints' logo, creating an unintended link to the NFL team.
  • The post came shortly after the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen amid a challenging 2-7 season.
  • Social media users responded with humor, noting the team's struggles and the coincidental timing of the Pope's message.
  • The Saints' official account playfully acknowledged the post, expressing gratitude for the Pope's 'prayers'.
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