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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.

Iran and Poland compete in the volleyball tournament of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Tasnim News Agency via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Jul 26, 2021

“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.

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