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(CNN) - The New Orleans Saints gained unexpected support from Pope Francis before Sunday's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Pope Francis is not known for his love for American football - he is more a soccer person, our football - but he published a tweet that accidentally backed the Saints.
“Today we thank the Lord for our new #Saints. They walked with faith and now we invoke their intercession, ”he tweeted.
Today we give thanks to the Lord for our new #Saints. They walked by faith and now we invoke their intercession.
- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2019
The tweet was a line of the homily that Pope Francis pronounced on Sunday in the canonization of five new saints, but the hashtag added the symbol of the fleur-de-lis of the helmets of the Saints.
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Twitter users rushed to point out the mistake, but Saints fans were very excited.
“Louisiana is SHAKING right now. This is my most proud moment and I don't even care if it was an accident, ”replied a follower.
Louisiana is QUAKING right now. This is my proudest moment and I don't even care if it was an accident
- becca :) (@ BeccaDavid2) October 13, 2019
Another said the team will be bringing their complaints about arbitration to the Vatican.
A large number of people said they were betting all their money on the Saints.
You should bet responsibly, but Pope Francis is now has a 1-0 record after the victory of the Saints 13-6.
After the game, the Saints tweeted "We couldn't lose after this # Blessed and much favored."
Couldn't lose after this. # Blessed and highly favored 🙌⚜️ https://t.co/2BoE2oYGqF
- New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 13, 2019
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