World Youth Day volunteers receive Olympic flag in Rio

Aug 23, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- The official flag of the Olympic Games, on its way from London to Rio de Janeiro's Shrine of Christ the Redeemer, was received by Archbishop Orani Tempesta and World Youth Day volunteers.

Spanish swimmer dedicates Olympic medals to Virgin Mary

Aug 17, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte offered her two silver medals from the London 2012 Olympic Games to Our Lady of Monserrat in Barcelona.

Brazilian women's volleyball team celebrates gold with prayer

Aug 14, 2012 - 11:37 am .- The Brazilian women's volleyball team, together with the entire coaching staff, knelt down together to pray an emotional “Our Father” after their gold medal victory at the London Olympic games.

Spanish Olympic athlete to enter seminary after London games

Aug 3, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- Carlos Ballve – known as “Litus” to his friends – plays defense on the Spanish field hockey team that is competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. But as soon as the competition ends, he will head to a Belgium seminary to begin the process of becoming a priest.

Perpetual Eucharistic adoration begins at the Olympics

Jul 30, 2012 - 11:31 am .- Today marked the launch of a major Olympic event that you won’t find in the official Games brochure, 24-hour Eucharistic adoration.

'Use your body for the glory of God,' archbishop tells Olympians

Jul 28, 2012 - 09:03 am .- Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster reminded Olympians this afternoon that the deepest meaning of sporting achievement is giving“glory to their maker.”

Olympic Cross aims to foster faith during games

Jul 26, 2012 - 12:03 am .- Catholics in England have created an Olympic Cross to help reach out to Olympians and attendees of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Vatican's new project dives into sports ethics

Jun 15, 2012 - 02:59 am .- The ethics of sports will be the focus of a new initiative launched June 14 by two Vatican departments.