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Villanova athletes inspired that pope keeps tabs on how his alma mater’s teams fare

June 8, 2025
By John Knebels
OSV News
Filed Under: Colleges, News, Sports, Vatican, World News

When discovering that Pope Leo the sports fan has supported their school’s athletic journeys for the past half-century, Villanova students — especially the athletes — united in rampant celebration.

Babe Ruth’s legacy continues to grace Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 4, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Archbishop William E. Lori in December received a photograph of Ruth in his prime taken during a visit with his New York Yankees teammates to St. Mary’s Industrial School in Southwest Baltimore. Ginny Black of Mount Pleasant, S.C., who discovered it among her late mother’s possessions, mailed the photo to Archbishop Lori.

Radio Interview: Baltimore sports broadcaster shares the importance of his Catholic faith

June 2, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports

Jim Hunter, the former longtime play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles and a fixture in Baltimore sports broadcasting, is a devoted Catholic and an active parishioner of St. Mark in Fallston. Mark Viviano talks with Hunter about his years in broadcasting and his journey of faith.

Take care of body, mind, heart, spirit, pope tells professional cyclists

June 2, 2025
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News

In a tribute to Pope Francis and his message of hope for the Jubilee Year, elite cyclists rode through Vatican City and its gardens before starting the last stage of the Giro d’Italia in Rome.

Welcoming Naples soccer team, pope hints he may not be a Rome fan

May 27, 2025
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News

After days of frenzied celebrations in Naples, members of Italy’s champion soccer team arrived at the Vatican for a papal audience but seemed unsure of the protocol.

Chicago Archdiocese, White Sox team up to celebrate Pope Leo and his ‘message of peace’

May 25, 2025
By Simone Orendain
OSV News
Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News

The Archdiocese of Chicago has scheduled a Mass and a special program June 14 to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, a native son of the Windy City.

Father Patrick Carrion offers blessing before Preakness

May 15, 2025
By Yvonne Wenger
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Father Patrick M. Carrion offered the invocation May 15 at the “Alibi Breakfast” ahead of the May 17 running of the Preakness Stakes, following in the nearly century-long tradition set by his brother priests before him in Baltimore at Pimlico Race Course.

New pope, a tennis fan, meets world’s No. 1 player

May 14, 2025
By Justin McLellan
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News

While in Rome for the tournament May 14, the world’s highest-ranked tennis player walked into the halls of the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV, who proved to be a well-informed spectator of the young champion.

Pope Francis honored by his favorite soccer club San Lorenzo

April 24, 2025
By Ines San Martin
OSV News
Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Sports, World News

Upon Pope Francis’ passing, San Lorenzo issued a poignant statement reflecting on his lifelong bond with the club: “His passion for San Lorenzo always moved us deeply, and unites us in constant prayer for his soul.”

For deacon headed to Boston Marathon, running is a healing, spiritual encounter

April 18, 2025
By Nikki Rajala
OSV News
Filed Under: deacons, News, Sports, World News

When Deacon Vincent Charles is on a training run and meets a car, instead of waving a greeting, he now offers them the Sign of the Cross.

Dominique Dawes, Olympian and Catholic convert, delivers powerful message at WOW Festival Baltimore

April 7, 2025
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Three-time Olympian and Hall of Fame gymnast Dominique Dawes headlined the WOW – Women of the World Festival Baltimore held April 5 at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in downtown Baltimore. Hosted for a third year by Notre Dame of Maryland University, the event highlighted the achievements of women and girls while examining the challenges confronting them.

NBA star Immanuel Quickley establishes scholarship fund at John Carroll

April 3, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The standout point guard for the Toronto Raptors announced the establishment of the Quickley Family Foundation in a March 25 ceremony at his high school alma mater, The John Carroll School in Bel Air.

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