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Pope Francis during the general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Jan. 26, 2022. Daniel Ibanez

Winter Olympics Close to Pope Francis' Heart, Says Vatican Sports Official

Feb 5, 2022

As the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing on Friday, a Vatican official who oversees sports matters has said the Olympic and Paralympic Games are close to Pope Francis’ heart.

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