2022 FIFA World Cup

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The World Cup arrived Jan. 4, 2023, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in Argentina.

The Virgin and the national soccer team give hope to Argentines, priest says

Jan 6, 2023

The World Cup won by the Argentine soccer team arrived Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján as... Read more

Sister Marija Zrno (on the left) and members of her community of nuns supporting Croatia at the 2022 World Cup.

‘They’re epic battles’: Croatian nun discusses relationship between spiritual life, soccer

Dec 21, 2022

By Ana Paula Morales

Sister Marija Zrno cares for young people but is also known for her knowledge of soccer and has sometimes shared... Read more

Lionel Messi

Will Messi keep his promise to the Virgin Mary after winning the World Cup?

Dec 19, 2022

Lionel Messi, 35, played his fifth World Cup wearing Argentina’s jersey and the team became world champion by beating France... Read more

Father Charbel Mhanna offers Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary in Doha, Qatar.

What it is like to be a Catholic priest in Qatar

Nov 29, 2022

By Courtney Mares, Elias Turk

When Father Charbel Mhanna needs to acquire altar wine for Mass, he must use a special card issued by the... 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.

Pope Francis gives a shoutout to 2022 FIFA World Cup

Nov 23, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis gave a shoutout to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the end of his weekly audience... Read more

Bishop Stefan Oster

Ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup, bishop calls for ‘critical look’ at situation of Christians in Qatar

Nov 17, 2022

The “sports bishop” of the German Bishops’ Conference on Thursday called for a critical look at conditions in the competition’s... Read more