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WARMINSTER, PENNSYLVANIA (November 9, 2026) – Kampus Klothes has produced thousands of sports jerseys since it began in 1984.
But the company founded in suburban Philadelphia by Tom Gonsiewski recently shared its unique opportunity to create a jersey for one of the most recognizable people in the world.
Kampus Klothes produced a custom Villanova University basketball jersey for Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost, who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is a 1977 Villanova graduate.
The Villanova jersey had Pope Leo XIV embroidered on the back above the number 14. It was gifted to him by school officials prior to the men’s and women’s basketball games between Villanova and Notre Dame in the Eternal City Tip-Off on November 1 in Rome, Italy.
“It’s very common for us to create and produce various jerseys, whether for players, fans, or just to represent certain schools,” Kampus Klothes posted in a social media story video that showcased the production process of the jersey. “It’s something we love doing for our amazing customers!
“However, it’s not every day that we get the chance to create a custom jersey for the Pope! In fact, it’s a true honor as Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova University alumnus!
“We want to give Villanova University a huge thank you for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! We absolutely love working with them on every single project that comes our way! We are truly thankful and look forward to any future projects.”
Villanova made the initial request for Kampus Klothes to produce a jersey for Pope Leo XIV after he was chosen to be the next leader of the Catholic Church in May 2025.
Tom Gonsiewski is the secretary/treasurer and his wife Mary is the president of Kampus Klothes.
Kampus Klothes is a long-time NSGA member and is a NSGA MVP Verified Independent Dealer.
