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.
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Chicago Archdiocese, White Sox team up to celebrate Pope Leo and his ‘message of peace’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr. calls Catholic school a forge of faith, champion spirit
After an All-American career as a linebacker at Clemson University, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is now a Super Bowl champion following his hometown Philadelphia Eagles’ decisive 40-22 romp over the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Mount St. Mary’s captures ‘First Four’ glory as March Madness gets underway for Catholic schools
March Madness has arrived, and tiny Mount St. Mary’s University is right in the thick of one of the grandest sports spectacles.
Gambling on sports is now everywhere, but should Catholics support it?
Sports gambling seems to be everywhere, especially when watching or listening to sports — both collegiate and professional. In fact, during March Madness season, nearly 68 million Americans are expected to wager over $15 billion on the NCAA basketball tournament.
Television Review: ‘Celtics City’
In 2024, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship. In the wake of that record-breaking achievement, HBO has produced “Celtics City,” a nine-hour documentary series that provides an exhaustive deep dive into the storied history of the franchise.