Pope Francis Unintentionally Supports New Orleans Saints via Social Media

A hashtag mix-up on X, formerly Twitter, has led to Pope Francis inadvertently endorsing the struggling NFL team.

Pope Francis's social media account has been using the hashtag #Saints, which automatically includes the New Orleans Saints' fleur-de-lis emoji.
The mix-up started on November 1, coinciding with All Saints Day, and has been a source of amusement for both the team and its fans.
The New Orleans Saints are currently experiencing a challenging season with a 2-7 record and a recent coaching change after losing seven consecutive games.
The Saints have embraced the unexpected attention from the Pope, humorously thanking him for his prayers during their tough season.
Efforts to address the hashtag issue have been ongoing, but the Vatican's communications office has yet to resolve it.