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Paris 2024: Athletes Witness to Their Faith Despite Olympic Ban
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been the scene not only of sporting prowess but also of displays of faith and devotion by athletes from around the world.
120 Chaplains Offer Spiritual Support to Athletes during Paris Olympics
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.
"Win the medal of fraternity": Pope Francis and Holy See Sports Association to Olympic Athletes
Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social power of sport” to unite people and be witnesses of peace.
Euro 2024: Bishops Highlight Catholic Faith of Coach of Spain’s Victorious Soccer Team
Several Spanish bishops have congratulated the country's national soccer team and highlighted the Catholic faith of their coach, Luis de la Fuente.
Pope Francis Meets with Professional Soccer Team Founded by a Catholic Religious
Pope Francis met Wednesday with professional soccer players from the Celtic Football Club, a team founded by an Irish Catholic religious brother.
WYD2023: Pilgrims Cycle to Lisbon; Pope to Receive Bicycles Upon Arrival
Three pilgrims have already left Kraków, Poland, and another 17 have left Troyes, France, to head to Portugal, where they will participate in World Youth Day 2023 from Aug. 1–6 in Lisbon.
Holy Father Meets the "Pope’s Team" ahead of Friendly Soccer Match
The papal team includes Swiss Guards and migrants.
Pope Francis: Basketball is a Sport that ‘lifts you up to the heavens’
Pope Francis described basketball on Monday as “a sport that lifts you up to the heavens.”
"The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team": Pope Francis to Soccer Players
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of teamwork.
Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic injustice in the United States.
A New Book to Feature Pope Francis’ “most significant speeches to athletes”
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.
