When discovering that Pope Leo the sports fan has supported their school’s athletic journeys for the past half-century, Villanova students — especially the athletes — united in rampant celebration.

Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century.

The Fathers helped define, establish and promote the dogmas of the Catholic faith. They not only explained and advanced Christianity, but they stood against those who would defame, deny or exploit our Lord, Jesus Christ.

The trip to Villanova convinced Bickel of his desire to be an Augustinian priest. It also gave him his first extensive look into the heart and soul of the future pope, a glimpse that has turned into a revelation about his friend through the years — and the way he believes Pope Leo will approach his papacy.

Despite every detour, U-Turn and even shipwreck their mission is always the same: to bring salvation in Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.