The Pope spoke to Congress this morning in Washington DC, and you’d be hard-pressed to find any event in the United States this year that was more difficult to attend. Still, you shouldn’t be surprised that Kentucky head coach John Calipari was able to find his way into the audience:
Headed to see the pope. I'll be in the gallery for this momentous occasion to see a true servant leader, one who puts our most needy first!
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 24, 2015
Coach #Cal is in the House for #PopeFrancis. Pope is the only person who recruits better than Cal . pic.twitter.com/jO1UgRsO5g
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) September 24, 2015
With @SpeakerBoehner where the pope addressed a crowd outside the Capitol. Begged him for a year to let me be here. pic.twitter.com/2yOsbLzSA3
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 24, 2015
Cal had no qualms in sharing his love for the Pope with the world, either:
Please don't hate me for loving the pope. If I get close enough, I absolutely will kiss his ring.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 24, 2015