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Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome

 CSNC News Wire  October 29, 2026  Leave a Comment on Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome
Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome

ROME (AP) — Hold the onions. Don’t mention the lingerie. But maybe “a little kiss” of the pope’s ring.

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