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![In an Instagram post responding to his five-month ban, Judo athlete Nemanja Majdov of Serbia said he “did not want to apologize for the [sign of the cross], and of course I did not, nor will I ever.”](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/nemanjamajdov092024.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Judo athlete banned for five months, sign of the cross at Olympics one of several factors
Serbian judo world champion Nemanja Majdov was hit the ban after having made the ancient Christian sign while competing in... Read more
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... Read more
Stunning upset: Cole Hocker’s Catholic high school cheers as he breaks Olympic record
Indianapolis native Cole Hocker astounded the sporting world on Tuesday when he clinched a last-minute win in the men’s 1,500-meter... Read more
Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more
Vatican deplores Olympic ‘offense done to many Christians’
In a brief statement emailed to journalists in French, the Holy See said it “was saddened by certain scenes at... Read more
‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life... Read more
Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight
An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more
Olympic skateboarder uses sign language to quote Scripture before winning bronze
Rayssa Leal, a Christian, won the bronze medal in the women’s street skateboarding final on July 28. Read more
FOCUS missionaries join Catholic team supporting Olympic athletes in Paris
Varsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, has sent four missionaries to Paris to cater to... Read more
Muslim leaders condemn ‘disgraceful’ Olympics scene: It ‘offended us as much as them’
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected... Read more
Former Judo champion turned Catholic priest spiritually tends to athletes at Paris Olympics
Father Jason Nioka’s first assignment as a priest is to spend his summer in Paris in charge of the Catholic... Read more
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... Read more
‘Words cannot describe it’: Bishop urges ‘renewed zeal’ in face of ‘heinous’ Last Supper mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper. Read more
