Sports

Church can help sports by flexing values, strengthening human dignity, Pope says

Carol Glatz · February 6, 2026

In a letter released on the opening day of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Pope Leo XIV calls on the Catholic Church to recognize sport as an opportunity to offer human and spiritual guidance.

Priest brought skiing to Central Europe

Adventurous Italian priest introduced sport, Catholic newspaper says

Carol Glatz · February 5, 2026

Thanks to a 17th-century Italian priest, skis made their way from their origin in Scandinavia to Central Europe.

Olympics 2026: Pope calls for 'healthy competition' to unite people at Winter Games

Junno Arocho Esteves · January 30, 2026

In a message to the Archdiocese of Milan, Pope Leo XIV expressed his hope that the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an occasion of solidarity and bridge-building between peoples and cultures.

Milan Archdiocese unveils 'For Each Other' initiative ahead of Winter Games

Junno Arocho Esteves · January 25, 2026

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect.

Habs’ legend drops gloves in aid of Montreal parish

Luke Mandato · December 29, 2025

From the penalty boxes of NHL arenas to parish halls, infamous hockey tough-guy and Stanley Cup champion Chris Nilan will join parishioners of St. John Brébeuf in LaSalle, Que., Jan. 9 for an evening of fellowship and fundraising towards the church’s roof fund.

Football and faith

B.C. legend, Grey Cup champ on his journey

Pat Macken · December 26, 2025

This year’s version of the B.C. Lions came within a few seconds of advancing to the 2025 Grey Cup. While desperately clinging to a lead in the dying seconds, the defence allowed the Saskatchewan Roughriders to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Faith, not fame, drives Blue Jays coach

John Knebels · October 31, 2025

Each time Toronto Blue Jays first-base coach Mark Budzinski steps onto the field during this year's riveting World Series, he does so as a man who knows that faith, not fame, defines his life.

Faith anchors coach amid NFL highs, lows

John Harbaugh is not afraid to share his faith with anyone

George P. Matysek Jr. · October 29, 2025

When John Harbaugh watched his daughter Alison play youth sports, he didn’t just study the scoreboard. He studied the sidelines.

Reality of Lasting Peace. Loving the Poor like Francis. Blue Jays' Spiritual Battle in Seattle.

Catholic Register Staff · October 17, 2025

Explore the newest peace deal in the Middle East, the Pope's first exhortation Dilexi Te, and the Blue Jays' spiritual battle.

Priest finds spiritual in Jays' run

Luke Mandato · October 14, 2025

The divine drama of the Toronto Blue Jays' current postseason run isn’t lost on Fr. Terrence “Terry” McKenna, who continues to support his favourite team and find spiritual echoes hidden on baseball's grandest stages.