(CNN) The New Orleans Saints got some unexpected support from Pope Francis before Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pope Francis isn't known for his love for American football -- he's more of a soccer guy -- but he posted a tweet that accidentally backed the Saints. "Today we give thanks to the Lord for our new #Saints. Today we give thanks to the Lord for our new #Saints. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2019The tweet was a line from the homily Pope Francis delivered on Sunday at the canonization of five new saints, but the hashtag added the fleur-de-lis symbol from the Saints helmets.

Source: CNN October 14, 2019 12:11 UTC