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

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

Friday, January 30, 2026

Pope Leo prays that "healthy competition may contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples, promoting hospitality, solidarity, and peace." The post Olympics 2026: Pope calls for ‘healthy competition’ to unite people at Winter Games first appeared on OSV News.

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