Pope Francis said, "Sport is a very rich source of values and virtues that help us to become better people."

The entire planet will soon be gripped in a sudden and near-religious fervor.

The suffering of ultrarunning is physical and mental, sharp and dull, here and there. And yet, it is joyful.

The 15 dead included 10 hockey players between the ages of 16 and 21, the team coach, radio broadcaster, bus driver and other team personnel.

The unlikely journey of the Loyola Chicago Ramblers participates in a national conversation where, for three weeks anyway, we are all invited to consider what counts when it comes to personal, communal and institutional values in contemporary culture.

What is a papal ninja and how do you become one?