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Evangelize through sports? One bishop and marathon veteran explains how
For a veteran runner who’s completed 21 marathons, one bishop sees a deep connection between his Catholic faith and running,... Read more
A triumph through remarkable trial - the story of one Catholic athlete
Remembering the words spoken by then-five year-old Valeria Tkacik still gives her mother, Anne, goose bumps. Read more
Take a hike – and you just might find God, these trekkers say
Some people hike to compete, others to challenge themselves. But as the sport increases as a global trend, others have... Read more
'Is anyone surprised?' A Vatican response to the FIFA soccer scandal
Amid the new soccer corruption scandal that has rocked the sports world, a Vatican official has called for different sectors... Read more
Pope Francis to star athletes: Don't forget to go to Mass
On Thursday Pope Francis demonstrated his keen interest in uniting sports with faith, telling members of Italy's Lazio club not... Read more
For Holy Land youth, sports center to be ground for dialogue, peace
Franciscans in the Holy Land have launched a new project to bring together young people from different cultural and religious... Read more
Beatification cause opened for Brazil's 'Surfer Angel'
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has approved the cause of beatification of Guido Schaffer, who was a Brazilian... Read more
Witness through fitness: America's first pro-life half marathon
When three feet of snow canceled South Dakota’s Crazy Horse half and full marathons last October, thousands of runners were... Read more
US seminarians in Rome kick-off first year with softball tradition
Each year, the Pontifical North American College in Rome celebrates Labor Day by pitting its second-year seminarians against the newly-arrived... Read more
Soccer stars to play inter-religious friendly match for peace
Retired soccer star Javier “Pupi” Zanetti, who was captain of the Argentinean national team and of Inter Milan in Italy,... Read more
Vatican cricket team to play Church of England in first tour
St. Peter’s Cricket team begins their “Light of Faith Tour” this fall, which includes a warm-up game against a team... Read more
Pope encourages athletes to play for the Church
Youth from around Italy turned St. Peter’s Square into a giant playing field on Saturday as they ran relays, played... Read more
Put your faith first, Olympian encourages young Catholics
Olympic cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault recently spoke to a large crowd of young adults in Denver, exhorting them to put... Read more
Super Bowl prompts efforts to battle human sex trafficking
As the 2014 Super Bowl approaches, officials from government and private agencies gathered in Washington, D.C., to testify about prevention... Read more
Don't reduce athletes to 'merchandise for profit,' Pope cautions
Pope Francis met with delegates of the European Olympic committee on Saturday, advising them to reject a consumerist mentality towards... Read more
Boxing champion dedicates victory to Filipino typhoon victims
Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao dedicated his Nov. 24 win to all the victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan, offering... Read more
Catholic sports group immerses athletes in richness of faith
In light of recent events at the Vatican honoring the bond of sports and faith, one catholic organization revealed their... Read more
Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church
The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more
Olympic gold medalist credits nuns for inspiration
At a Vatican athletic event promoting the connection between faith and sports, British Olympic gold medalist runner Jason Gardener credited... Read more
Argentine soccer star says meeting Pope was unforgettable
Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi said his audience with Pope Francis on August 13 in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall was... Read more
