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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
Pope: Beauty, generosity in sports build the common good
Following a century of Popes who have been enthusiastic about sports, Pope Francis met with the Italian and Argentine soccer... Read more
Cricket star's Catholic wedding spreads joy in Sri Lanka
The marriage of Catholic Sri Lankan cricket star Angelo Mathew and national badminton player Heshani Silva caused joy among the... Read more
Rome visit deepens former NFL quarterback's faith
As he stood next to St. Peter’s Square, former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon reflected on how his family’s first visit... Read more
Miami, San Antonio bishops place NBA Championship bet
The last time Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski made a friendly bet with a bishop from Texas, he lost. Read more
American seminarians win Clericus Cup second time
The North American Martyrs succeeded in clinching the Clericus Cup for the second year in a row, beating the seminarians... Read more
Former NBA player visits Swiss Guard basketball team
The former Los Angeles Lakers player Vlade Divac was thrilled to meet with the Swiss Guard to discuss sports and... Read more
Pope salutes his favorite soccer team
Diverse groups from around the world were present at this morning’s general audience, but one – the Pope’s favorite soccer... Read more
Young amputee's sports success brings joy to family
The story of an Indiana teen who continues to make local sports headlines despite having prosthetic legs has highlighted the... Read more
Basketball pros to become Catholic campus missionaries
Best friends Jennifer Risper and Christina Wirth have given up professional basketball to become Catholic missionaries with the Fellowship of... Read more
Catholic brothers to face-off as Super Bowl coaches
Brothers John and Jim Harbaugh, coaches of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, respectively, have seen their fair share... Read more
Alabama and Notre Dame bring faith to football showdown
As Alabama and Notre Dame prepare to face each other in college football’s Bowl Championship Series, both teams will also... Read more
Brazilian soccer team receives blessing for Club World Cup
The Brazilian soccer team Corinthians received a special blessing from a local priest before traveling to Japan for the 2012... Read more
Former NHL referee recalls how God changed his heart
Legendary referee Kerry Fraser is known for his trademark hairstyle and holds the record for most National Hockey League games... Read more
'Use your body for the glory of God,' archbishop tells Olympians
Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster reminded Olympians this afternoon that the deepest meaning of sporting achievement is giving“glory to their... Read more
49ers head coach describes joy of Peru mission work
It's not every day that children in Piura, Peru, learn to play American football from the coach of a National... Read more
Vatican's new project dives into sports ethics
The ethics of sports will be the focus of a new initiative launched June 14 by two Vatican departments. Read more
Pope challenges European soccer stars to promote noble virtues
Pope Benedict XVI is urging those participating in soccer’s 2012 European Championship to promote “noble human values” during the tournament... Read more
Vatican pays tribute to soccer star Didier Drogba
The Vatican’s sports office has paid tribute to Chelsea striker Didier Drogba after the Catholic soccer star gave credit to... Read more
US clinches World Cup for seminarians
Seminarians from the Pontifical North American College in Rome have won the clerical equivalent of soccer’s World Cup for the... Read more
