ROME — Villanova had Pope Leo XIV's support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame scored the most when it counted, though. The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 win in the men's game that opened the college basketball season in Rome on Sunday. Brady Koehler scored key baskets down the stretch for…

The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.