Pope hails Pyeongchang peace moves as he praises paralympians

Pope Francis has praised the Pyeongchang Olympics for showing that sport can “build bridges between countries in conflict and give a valid contribution to peace”. The Holy Father delivered the message during his general audience ahead of the start of the Paralympics. He praised the Paralympic athletes as “examples of courage, perseverance and tenacity in... Read More

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February 8, 2018

Pope says unified Korean team at Olympics offers hope for peace

The presence of a unified delegation and team for North and South Korea at this year’s Olympic Games gives people hope for a world dedicated to peace through dialogue and respect, Pope Francis said. At the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday 7th February, the pope offered his prayers and... Read More

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February 5, 2018

Going for God: Vatican invited to attend Olympic opening ceremony

For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, but also to attend its general meeting as an official observer. The delegation was to be led by Mgr Melchor Sanchez de Toca Alameda, undersecretary of the Pontifical Council... Read More

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October 12, 2017

South Korean Catholics pray for Olympics as tensions build in North

Parishes in the South Korean province that will host the 2018 Winter Olympics are praying for the event’s success as tensions increase between Washington and Pyongyang, a spokesman for South Korea’s Diocese of Chuncheon has said. The prayers are included in general Mass intentions every Sunday, Fr Apostle John Kim, diocesan spokesman in Chuncheon, South... Read More

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