Pope, an avid athlete, extols physical and spiritual benefits of sport in Olympic message

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 6, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 6, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
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Pope Leo XIV, an avid tennis player and sports fan, marked the start of the Winter Games on Friday by extolling the positive values of sport and fair play while warning that the pursuit of profits and performance risked corrupting sport entirely. In a message entitled “Life in Abundance” issued on ...