Fmr Astronaut to Newsmax: Villanova ‘Strong Foundation’ for Pope

Fmr Astronaut to Newsmax: Villanova 'Strong Foundation' for Pope

Fmr Astronaut to Newsmax: Villanova ‘Strong Foundation’ for Pope

Retired Lt. Col. Andrew Michael Allen, a former astronaut and a Villanova University graduate, told Newsmax on Friday that the school provides a “strong foundation” for students, including himself and Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, graduated from Villanova in 1977, the same year as Allen, who told “Newsline” that he “was absolutely thrilled” to hear his old classmate had been elected pontiff.

“Villanova is a great school, and it did some really good things for me and gave me a good start in life and a good foundation, both from a Christian way as well as a technical engineering degree.”

Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.

Blogs

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.

There is no custom code to display.

Headlines