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Despite rumors, soccer superstar Lionel Messi not denied Catholic wedding
An Argentine diocesan official has clarified that the local archbishop did not deny a sacramental Catholic wedding to Argentinian soccer... Read more
Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork
Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more
Ventura softball star: Encountering Christ through service
To a pitcher, a little situation like bases loaded, full count and trying to protect a one-run lead in the... Read more
Jim Harbaugh: My priorities are 'faith, then family, then football'
Former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, now head coach for the University of Michigan football team, is also a Roman Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl
As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more
Who benefits from sports? Everyone, Pope Francis says
The beauty and joy found in sports, whether playing or watching, is something that benefits and unites everyone, regardless of... Read more
LA Dodgers host first-ever 'Catholic Night'
On Sept. 2, Dodger Stadium served as the center of a massive Venn diagram of local Catholics and lifelong fans... Read more
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special... 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
These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio. Read more
Youngest US track Olympian relies on God when times get tough
Sydney McLaughlin has not had an easy year. Read more
What Pope Francis has to say to this year's Olympic athletes
Just two days before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pope Francis offered a... Read more
At Baseball Hall of Fame, Mets star thankful for Catholic faith
Mike Piazza, the newest inductee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has given a shout-out to Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
NBA 'unreasonable' in moving All Star game from North Carolina
The National Basketball Association’s decision to pull its all-star game from Charlotte, North Carolina over the state’s bathroom bill has... Read more
Vatican event draws heavy hitters to discuss faith, sports
Alongside other global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee, German-based insurance carrier Allianz has partnered... Read more
Meet the Papal Ninja who's taking a hit TV show by storm
Two minutes and thirty seconds is all it took for Sean Bryan to complete the Los Angeles qualifier round of... Read more
How Muhammad Ali inspired hope in those who suffered
On January 19, 1981, in Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali talked a man down from jumping off a ninth-floor fire escape,... Read more
No special treatment for these athletes, but 'a chance' to play
Hundreds of athletes took to the fields in Rome over the weekend for the launch of this year's “Special Olympics... Read more
Pro-soccer player turned priest reunites with fans in Chile
With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently... Read more
Who's the chaplain behind college basketball's new champion?
He had a courtside seat to a historic college basketball game, but Fr. Rob Hagan has actually witnessed many games... Read more
