In celebration of their upcoming 90th anniversary tour, the Phoenix-based Harlem Globetrotters met with Pope Francis and named him just the ninth Honorary Harlem Globetrotter in team history on May 6 at St. Peter's Square. The accolade recognizes an individual of extraordinary character and achievement who has made an everlasting mark on the world. Pictured in the attached image (l-r): Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, Pope Francis, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang.  (Photo © L'Osservatore Romano Foto.)
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