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Olympics Opening Ceremony parody ‘ a profound misstep’
Despite the apologies of the Paris Olympics organising committee, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo said the Opening Ceremony was a “profound misstep” that left many disappointed and offended. Source: Broken Bay News.
Paris Olympics organisers apologise to Christians for Last Supper parody
The Paris Olympics organising committee has apologised to Catholics and other Christian groups who were outraged over an apparent drag parody of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony on Friday. Source: The Guardian and Crux.
Vatican encourages athletes to win ‘medal of fraternity’
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Athletica Vaticana has encouraged the athletes in fraternal friendship and reiterated Pope Francis’ appeal for an Olympic Truce. Source: Vatican News.
Pope urges all nations to observe Olympic truce
With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris. Source: CNS.
Race is on to engage young Catholics during Paris Olympics
As the sporting world and fans await the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games, eight Catholic dioceses in Greater Paris have already ignited their own Olympic flame by organising the “Holy Games”. Source: The Conversation.
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.