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Pope Francis’ desire for Olympics is to foster world peace, which is ‘seriously threatened’
In a message addressed to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris, Pope Francis expressed his fervent desire that the Olympic Games... Read more
Vatican prepares for summer Olympics with conference on faith and sports
The three-day international conference on sport and spirituality is titled “Putting Our Lives on the Line.” Read more
Sydney McLaughlin gives ‘all the glory to God’ after smashing another world record in hurdles
After breaking her previous record set a month ago, she gave all credit to God in a social media post... Read more
Winter Olympics close to Pope Francis' heart, says Vatican sports official
As the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing on Friday, a Vatican official who oversees sports matters has said the... Read more
Marco Rubio condemns choice of China to host Winter Olympics
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has condemned China’s history of human rights violations and said the country should be prohibited from... Read more
Here are the top faith-filled moments from the Olympics
Some competitors at the 32nd Olympiad made it clear that they were playing not only for national pride and a... Read more
Catholic gymnast Simone Biles says she is ‘pro-choice’ in social media post
Olympic gymnast and Catholic Simone Biles sparked a stir on Monday, Aug. 10, when she announced on her Instagram stories... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin wins gold and her Catholic high school goes wild
Students and staff at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey cheered on Tuesday night as alumna... Read more
Catholic gymnast Simone Biles makes triumphant return to Olympics
Although the Tokyo Olympics did not go as planned for Simone Biles, the Catholic 24-year-old gymnast made a triumphant return... Read more
Catholic schools proud of US Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky
American Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky will be leaving Tokyo with four medals, making her the most decorated female swimmer of... Read more
Gold medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines with her victory and Catholic devotion
After completing her final lift in a very close competition, Diaz burst into tears, clutched at the Miraculous Medal of... Read more
Pope Francis offers blessing to athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said. Read more
She overcame adversity with faith and is heading to the Paralympics in Tokyo
Mahira Bergallo Brzezicki, 19, is an Argentine athlete who will be participating in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, proud of... Read more
Member seeks House vote on US boycott of 'Genocide Games' in Beijing
A member of Congress is seeking a vote by the entire U.S. House to require the Biden Administration to push... Read more
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
The 2020 Summer Olympics begins on July 23. Read more
U.S. Olympian takes her Catholic faith to Tokyo games
U.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July. Read more
Members of Congress call for boycott of 2022 Olympics in Beijing
Congressional leaders called for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics – if they are held as scheduled in Beijing... Read more
Amidst the Pyeongchang Games, remembering Korea’s martyrs
As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games continue in Pyeongchang, the world is watching Korea for more than just sports. Read more
Catholic skater Yuna Kim lights the Olympic torch
Catholic Olympic gold-medalist Yuna Kim lit the torch at the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
