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Jerry Jones, Hall Of Fame Contingent Visits The Vatican, Meets Pope Francis

Joined by seven inductees, 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Jerry Jones visited Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday – making the Pro Football Hall of Fame the first American sports organization to have an audience with the Pope.

The Cowboys’ longtime owner/general manager made the special journey to the Vatican with Hall of Famers Chris Doleman, Franco Harris, Floyd Little, Ronnie Lott, Curtis Martin and Jim Taylor, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.

A group of HOFers met @Pontifex this morning. Read about historic meeting #VaticanHuddle https://t.