SPORTS news NewsSportsWorld News Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program OSV NewsFebruary 12, 20264 min read “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. FeatureNewsSportsVaticanWorld News Church can help sports by flexing values, strengthening human dignity, pope says Carol GlatzFebruary 6, 20266 min read 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. NewsSportsWorld NewsYouth Ministry Olympics 2026: Milan Archdiocese invites youth to live Olympic values, not just watch Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 6, 20265 min read 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. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News These Olympic athletes are leaning on faith going into the Winter Games Lauretta BrownFebruary 5, 20269 min read 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. NewsSportsWorld News Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says Carol GlatzFebruary 2, 20264 min read 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. CommentarySports What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? Bishop Thomas J. PaprockiFebruary 1, 20266 min read 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. NewsSportsWorld News Catholic skier uses her Olympic experience to serve others Zoey MaraistFebruary 1, 20265 min read 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. NewsSportsWorld News Olympic-bound hockey player draws strength from her Catholic faith, devotion to St. Thérèse Lauretta BrownJanuary 31, 20266 min read 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. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Maryvale roars past Mercy for second straight ‘Classic’ triumph Nelson CoffinJanuary 30, 20265 min read 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 CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Catholic Charities takes a swing at fundraising through pickleball Gary LambrechtJanuary 30, 20264 min read 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. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 38 Next