What should Catholics think about the money-making potential of big-time sports in universities?
Sports
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Meet the 97-year-old nun who is chaplain to Loyola Chicago’s basketball team
Sister Jean has become a fixture on campus, even getting her own bobblehead day before a game in appreciation for her service.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
A Super Bowl message from Pope Francis: But is he rooting for the Falcons or the Patriots?
Pope Francis prays that this year’s Super Bowl “may be a sign of peace, friendship and solidarity for the world.”
Posted inArts & Culture, In All Things
The Cubs are finally champions. Now what do I do?
The Cubs not winning was a lot like mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese—comfortable and cozy.
Posted inFaith, News
Mass at Wrigley Field? This priest holds it every week for the Cubs
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would do this with the Cubs and be a priest,” said Father Burke Masters.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Football could be their best shot at the American dream.
“Last Chance U,” which will appeal to football fans and non-fans alike, covers E.M.C.C.’s 2015 season in beautiful, intimate detail, from training camp to the last day of class.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Sports can be work of the Spirit, Pope Francis says
“Sport transcends the level of pure physicality and takes us into the arena of the spirit and even of mystery.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Columns
Saying goodbye to legendary Dodgers’ broadcaster Vin Scully
Vin Scully, Southern California’s soundtrack to summertime, is retiring.
Posted inArts & Culture, In All Things
World Cup Pope Match: Francis vs. Benedict?
Argentina and Germany face off on Sunday in the tournament’s final match.
Posted inArts & Culture, In All Things
Finding God in the World Cup
As the World Cup continues to draw international attention, we might stop to ponder how God works for our good in all things, even sports.