MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman was one of seven members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to meet Pope Francis on Wednesday morning, during a Hall of Fame-sponsored trip to the Vatican.
The pope greeted Doleman, Curtis Martin, Ronnie Lott, Franco Harris, Jim Taylor, Floyd Little and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame this summer. The Hall of Fame announced it was the first American pro sports organization to have an audience with the pope.
"I am pleased to greet you, the members and directors of the American Pro Football Hall of Fame and welcome you to the Vatican.