Pope Francis Records Super Bowl Video Message: Vatican Calls Sunday Event 'Highly Symbolic' In First Ever Remarks About Football Game
Pope Francis has recorded his first Super Bowl video message that will be shown during Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. In the video posted early Sunday by the director of the Vatican Press Office, the Pope said sporting events like the Super Bowl are “highly symbolic” and demonstrate that it is possible to “build a culture of encounter and a world of peace.”
"May this year's Super Bowl be a sign of peace, friendship and solidarity to the world," Pope Francis said in the 45-second clip.