Vatican athletes might never compete in the Olympic Games, but the small Catholic state still hopes to have an influence on the global sporting event through the promotion of human fraternity and lasting friendships. “As Pope Francis says, sport is a place of encounter and formation, but also evangelism and sharing of the Christian message,” said Santiago Perez de Camino, who heads the “Church and Sport” section of the Pontifical Council for Laity, Family and Life, in an interview Wednesday (Aug. 4) with Religion News Service.
From friendships to slogans, the Vatican makes its mark at the Tokyo Olympics
From friendships to slogans, the Vatican makes its mark at the Tokyo Olympics
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