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Sport can open the way to Christ
The Church and sport can learn from each other in many ways. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has published a new document that explains how sport is a gift that can draw people closer to Christ. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
European football champions offer trophy to Mary in Madrid cathedral
Europe’s best soccer team, Real Madrid, visited St Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral in the Spanish capital to offer its championship trophy to Mary. Source: OSV News.
PM accepts link between sporting events, alcohol and family violence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged a link between alcohol and family and domestic violence, as advocates warn of an expected spike during the rugby league State of Origin series. Source: Canberra Times.
Rome to host international conference on sport and spirituality
Some 200 participants will gather in Rome next week for an international conference on sport and spirituality organised by the Vatican and the French embassy to the Holy See ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Source: Vatican News.
Ironman priest finds unique way to evangelise
For Hobart priest Fr Leo Zenarosa, sport is the perfect way to evangelise in modern Australian society. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Sydney Catholic Schools team up with top soccer club
The Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney Catholic Schools are launching a new partnership to provide students with a range of programs and services to enhance their football skills. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
AFL star combines faith, family and footy
After coming so close to making the AFL Grand Final last year, Carlton midfielder Matthew Kennedy is committed to being part of his team’s effort to claim the 2024 premiership flag. But so, too, is he committed to his faith and family. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
English soccer giant teams up with Adelaide Catholic school
Liverpool Football Club has announced the expansion of its International Academy program to South Australia with the creation of a new partnership with Adelaide’s Xavier College. Source: The Southern Cross.
AFL clubs urged to deal with ‘the inclusion dilemma’
AFL clubs that promote themselves as inclusive need to “do the work” to ensure different views on race, religious freedom and sexuality can be raised, even if it makes some people uncomfortable, according to a new report. Source: The Age.