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Fr. Philip Mulryne, OP, is ordained a priest by Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia at a July 8 Mass in Dublin.

Ordained a priest, former Manchester United footballer's goal is Christ

Jul 10, 2017

Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, on Saturday.  Read more

Lionel Messi.

Despite rumors, soccer superstar Lionel Messi not denied Catholic wedding

Jun 30, 2017

An Argentine diocesan official has clarified that the local archbishop did not deny a sacramental Catholic wedding to Argentinian soccer... Read more

Pope Francis meets with NFL Hall of Fame group in Vatican City on June 21, 2017.

Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork

Jun 21, 2017

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

May 23, 2017

To a pitcher, a little situation like bases loaded, full count and trying to protect a one-run lead in the... Read more

Pope Francis with Michigan Wolverine's football coach Jim Harbaugh in Vatican City, April 26, 2017.

Jim Harbaugh: My priorities are 'faith, then family, then football'

Apr 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, now head coach for the University of Michigan football team, is also a Roman Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016.

Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more

Pope Francis holds a soccer ball in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Aug. 26, 2015. L'Osservatore Romano.

Who benefits from sports? Everyone, Pope Francis says

Oct 5, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The beauty and joy found in sports, whether playing or watching, is something that benefits and unites everyone, regardless of... Read more

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LA Dodgers host first-ever 'Catholic Night'

Sep 29, 2016

On Sept. 2, Dodger Stadium served as the center of a massive Venn diagram of local Catholics and lifelong fans... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the Italian Sporting Center's celebration of sports on June 7, 2014.

Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports

Aug 21, 2016

By Elise Harris

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

Aug 18, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more

Katie Ledecky.

These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics

Aug 9, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio.  Read more

Sydney McLaughlin. Courtesy of Union Catholic High School.

Youngest US track Olympian relies on God when times get tough

Aug 5, 2016

Sydney McLaughlin has not had an easy year.  Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 7, 2015.

What Pope Francis has to say to this year's Olympic athletes

Aug 3, 2016

Just two days before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pope Francis offered a... Read more

Mike Piazza.

At Baseball Hall of Fame, Mets star thankful for Catholic faith

Jul 29, 2016

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

Jul 22, 2016

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

Sports. Public Domain.

Vatican event draws heavy hitters to discuss faith, sports

Jul 14, 2016

By Elise Harris

Alongside other global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee, German-based insurance carrier Allianz has partnered... Read more

Sean Bryan, the Papal Ninja. Photo

Meet the Papal Ninja who's taking a hit TV show by storm

Jun 8, 2016

Two minutes and thirty seconds is all it took for Sean Bryan to complete the Los Angeles qualifier round of... Read more

Muhammad Ali, 1966.Dutch National Archives, The Hague, Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 bekijk toegang 2.24.01.04 Bestanddeelnummer 924-3060, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, wikimedia.

How Muhammad Ali inspired hope in those who suffered

Jun 6, 2016

By Mary Farrow

On January 19, 1981, in Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali talked a man down from jumping off a ninth-floor fire escape,... Read more

An athlete competes at Rome's Special Olympics event on May 21, 2016.

No special treatment for these athletes, but 'a chance' to play

May 24, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Hundreds of athletes took to the fields in Rome over the weekend for the launch of this year's “Special Olympics... Read more

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. Photo

Pro-soccer player turned priest reunites with fans in Chile

May 17, 2016

With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently... Read more