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Pope Gifted SAFC Shirt and Says Prayer for Team Hours Before Europa League Debut Win

The pontiff said he would pray for the Black Cats before their first European match in 53 years, and Sunderland won 1-0.

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“I’m sure the prayer from the pope helped”

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Pope gifted SAFC shirt and says prayer for team hours before Europa League debut win

“I’m sure the prayer from the pope helped”

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Pope Leo gifted Sunderland shirt just hours before historic Europa League win

A Sunderland shirt was handed to Pope Leo XIV ahead of the club's first European game in 53 years, with the pontiff offering prayers for the…

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Sunderland priest gives Pope Leo football jersey

Father Marc Lyden-Smith presents the custom red and white jersey with "Pope Leo, 14" on the back.

·London, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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