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For Christians in Gaza, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war
On the eve of the final match, Argentine Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza City, shared a video with parishioners and children hyping them up for the long-awaited conclusion to the World Cup.
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Spain vs. Argentina: a very Catholic World Cup final
From the tournament’s origins to the faith openly lived by players and coaches on both sides, this final carries a distinctly Catholic dimension.
Posted inDispatches
What the World Cup reveals about faith and belonging—amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
The world is watching soccer this month—and following all the politics that go with it.
Posted inFaith in Focus
What watching the World Cup from Argentina taught me about unity
In a divided world, the World Cup offers a powerful opportunity to foster an inclusive global community.
Posted inDispatches
Is the World Cup distracting Mexico from news of crimes and disappearance?
“I have to disguise myself as a duck, so the president looks at us,” read one sign held up by a demonstrator in a duck costume at a protest led by madres buscadoras, the “mothers who search.”
Posted inFaith in Focus
Fear, faith and fishing: Confessions of a Jesuit angler
Fishing teaches us that we are not in control.
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Major-League Mass: When chaplains, players and staff gather for prayer, ballparks become cathedrals.
Masses and other religious services are not what one might expect to find in a baseball stadium—but for many MLB players, they are a Sunday pregame staple.
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Will the ’Nova Knicks pay a visit to Pope Leo?
The Knicks are the 2026 N.B.A. champions. And New York right now may be the closest thing to heaven on earth.
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Review: The joy of fandom
There are any number of excellent books about sports that shine a spotlight on particular teams or seasons or even players, but Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski’s “Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love” is the new standard for celebrating the multifaceted nature of fandom itself.