Did you know there are saints who were passionate about sports, and especially soccer? Here’s how they can motivate you during the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
Pope Leo XIV greeted the Italian Swimming Federation on June 25, reminding the athletes that sports offer “a medicine for both body and spirit.”
Pierzynski presented Pope Leo with the last-out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, the game he famously attended as Robert Prevost, and the Pope revealed a secret.
... a universal language that brings cultures together, unites peoples, and sows respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
The archbishop of Newark oversees the diocese where the championship game will be held. While delighting in this honor, he encourages people to watch out for the vulnerable.
The FIFA World Cup has produced plenty of goals, drama, and talking points, but some of the tournament's best moments have happened away from the scoreboard.
The Frenchman behind the World Cup drew inspiration from Pope Leo XIII and Catholic social teaching.
Visiting the “cathedral of the poor” in Barcelona’s Raval neighborhood, the Pope reflected on charity, his childhood dreams, and his football days.
Think soccer isn't for you? The World Cup offers plenty of reasons for Catholics to take a second look.
Brazil's World Cup plane was greeted by a dramatic water salute, reviving an age-old instinct to seek blessings.
The Salesian Sisters are at it again — this time with Victor Wembanyama.
As the NBA Finals begin, one Catholic university finds itself at the center of an unlikely story.
With the soccer World Cup fast approaching, the viral Salesian Sisters give us a masterclass in what it means to be a top supporter.
Lord Jesus, may every sport become a parable of life lived with you, working with joy and effort, living with humility in defeat and with gratitude in the victory you offer in your Resurrection.
Ahead of the World Cup, a growing number of soccer stars are speaking openly about their faith.
A group of basketball-loving nuns may have become the Spurs’ most joyful supporters.
A mid-practice chat showed the two Italian stars, one charming exchange, and absolutely no ego in sight.
