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Pope Francis Receives Autographed Steelers Football From Rooney Family

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pope Francis is the new owner of an autographed Pittsburgh Steelers football.

According to the team's website, the signed ball was presented by Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B Monday morning.

The gift was reportedly a joint gift from the Rooney family and the Steelers, as well as Archabbot Douglas and Saint Vincent College. The Steelers hold their training camp at Saint Vincent College.

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The ball is signed by Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, Steelers President Art Rooney II, Coach Mike Tomlin, and several players.

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