During the weekly general audience, the Pope participated in one of the team's tricks, attempting to spin a red, white, and blue basketball on his finger with the help of a Globetrotters player. This charming moment delighted those present and quickly spread across social media.
According to AP reports, team members demonstrated their signature skills and humor during the meeting, and the Pope accepted the challenge with a smile.
The encounter at the Vatican once again showed how sports can connect people of different cultures and backgrounds, even at the heart of the Catholic Church.