Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program February 12, 2026By OSV News Catholic Courier Filed Under: News, Sports, World News “The pope is dead.” These words will dramatically ring out across Olympic ice as Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl begins his long program to music from the movie “Conclave” in the men’s figure skating final event Feb. 13, which will determine who stands on the podium at the Milan Cortina Games.
Church can help sports by flexing values, strengthening human dignity, pope says February 6, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News Just as the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina were about to begin, Pope Leo XIV called on the Catholic Church to recognize sport as an opportunity to offer much-needed human and spiritual guidance.
Olympics 2026: Milan Archdiocese invites youth to live Olympic values, not just watch February 6, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News, Youth Ministry The 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games opening Feb. 6 are not merely a display of athletic prowess, but an opportunity to rediscover sports as a means of fostering peace in a fractured world, said an official of the Archdiocese of Milan.
These Olympic athletes are leaning on faith going into the Winter Games February 5, 2026By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games which officially begin Feb. 6, meet some athletes who have mentioned their Catholic and Christian faith as part of their journey to the games.
Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says February 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Father Negri is thought to be the first tourist to travel to Norway’s North Cape and the first Central European to don a pair of skis and spread this sleek, winter transport technology to Italy, host country to the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina Feb. 6-22.
What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? February 1, 2026By Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Sports When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God.
Catholic skier uses her Olympic experience to serve others February 1, 2026By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The devout Catholic homesteading mother and grandmother is using what she learned as an Olympian to help young people and women find success in sport, live a healthy lifestyle and stay connected to God.
Olympic-bound hockey player draws strength from her Catholic faith, devotion to St. Thérèse January 31, 2026By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Britta Curl-Salemme is realizing her Olympic dream and will be heading to Milan, Italy, to compete on the U.S. women’s ice hockey team in her first Olympic games.
Maryvale roars past Mercy for second straight ‘Classic’ triumph January 30, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Maryvale Preparatory School prevailed for the second straight year in “The Classic” by rallying for a 44-34 victory in front of a large and engaged crowd Jan. 30 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
Catholic Charities takes a swing at fundraising through pickleball January 30, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Catholic Charities of Baltimore is inviting players of all skill levels to enjoy another day of competition for a good cause at the “Righteous Rally” Feb. 7 at Dill Dinkers in White Marsh.
Olympics 2026: Pope calls for ‘healthy competition’ to unite people at Winter Games January 30, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News In a message to the Archdiocese of Milan, Pope Leo XIV expressed his hope that the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an occasion of solidarity and bridge-building between peoples and cultures.
Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help January 28, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community.
