University of Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh, along with the football team is taking in all of the sights and sounds of Rome, and are spending the week touring and practicing.
On Wednesday, the team was at the Vatican and Harbaugh presented Pope Francis with Michigan football helmet and a pair of Michigan-themed Jordan Brand shoes. Pope Francis accepted the gifts, exchanged brief words with Harbaugh and his wife and eventually moved on to greet others in line.
U-M players were even tweeted about watching Pope Francis speak at the Vatican today.
Check it out:
We are spending our morning in the Vatican City. What an incredible cultural opportunity for these Wolverines! #HAILROMA pic.twitter.com/OLDJK4bCtM
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2017
We are fortunate to take in this morning's Papal Address at the Vatican, and with amazing seats, too!#GoBlue #HAILROMA ?? pic.twitter.com/uNGydScnJx
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2017
Ready to see @Pontifex ?? pic.twitter.com/vLLuorVuel
— Khalid Hill (@Thatboylid80) April 26, 2017
A gift for @Pontifex from @HailEquipment. #HAILROMA pic.twitter.com/Jan52Mktyo
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2017
Making unforgettable memories in Rome. Feet away from The Pope! @Pontifex pic.twitter.com/1IDI82odaP
— Jared Wangler (@Jwangles2) April 26, 2017
Amazing Time In Rome, Italy ??... It Was Great Seeing @Pontifex In Person !!! pic.twitter.com/tGqIw5068e
— Donovan P. Jones (@dpeoplesjones) April 26, 2017
The football team made its way through Rome this week, spending more than eight hours Monday checking out sites like the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Piazza Navona.
Harbaugh brought along his wife, Sarah and their two children. The Associated Press reports the couple hopes to have their youngest son, John, baptized during the visit, and their daughter Addie plans on taking her first communion.
