Irish fans see nun on train, recite ‘Our Father’ in soccer-style chant
If the Irish are known for two things it’s Catholicism and merriment.
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Ireland managed only a draw against Sweden on Monday thanks to a late own goal, but the Irish fans were still in good spirits on Tuesday.
A few fans in France for the tournament were riding a train on Monday when a nun walked through their car. They decided the only logical thing to do was recite the “Our Father” as if it were a soccer chant.
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It’s pretty catchy, but I don’t think the pope will be incorporating this as part of the mass any time soon.
