# Father Rob Hagan on his calling to become a priest, being a confidant for players, and Pope Leo XIV

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Podcast: [Make A Difference with Phil Martelli](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-a-difference-with-phil-martelli-7036739)
Published: 2026-07-24T19:32:05+00:00
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Villanova Chaplain Father Rob Hagan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to becoming a priest, how he has been a confidant for Villanova basketball players over the years, and his thoughts on Villanova's own Pope Leo XIV. How does Father Rob Hagan Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/khcDm9vV0dY Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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