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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... Read more
‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says
Those who knew the Maryland native in her youth while she attended Catholic schools describe her as being a bright,... Read more
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
In a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel... Read more
Coach says making sign of the cross before game ‘is not superstition, it’s faith’
“I have faith,” said Luis de la Fuente Castillo, coach of the team that will play in the Euro Cup... Read more
Female athletes advocate for women’s sports ahead of Title IX transgender changes
New regulations the Biden administration will propose could lead to major changes in women's sports. Read more
'God is just so good,' Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp says after his clutch performance
“I don’t feel deserving of this. God is just so good,” Los Angeles Rams' receiver Cooper Kupp said in a... Read more
Saddened by restrictions, NFL star speaks out in defense of Traditional Latin Mass
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker shares his love of the Traditional Latin Mass... Read more
'Go, Syd, Go!': Catholic high school ready to cheer on Sydney McLaughlin at Tokyo Olympics
Track star Sydney McLaughlin, the pride of New Jersey's Union Catholic Regional High School, says her goal is "to glorify... Read more
Gold medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines with her victory and Catholic devotion
After completing her final lift in a very close competition, Diaz burst into tears, clutched at the Miraculous Medal of... Read more
Book collects Pope Francis' words of encouragement to athletes
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes... Read more
The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping
As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more
