Pope delivers message of hope
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Celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Basilica June 15 to conclude the Jubilee of Sport, the pope told athletes and sports professionals that "every good and worthwhile human activity is in some way a reflection of God's infinite beauty, and sport is certainly one of these."
Pope Leo XIV shared a message of hope with his hometown of Chicago Saturday as he encouraged the crowd to make a difference in the world. The American pope made a virtual appearance on the jumbotron at the Chicago White Sox baseball stadium, a place that holds a special place in his heart.
The solemnity coincided with the June 14–15 Jubilee of Sport, where Pope Leo XIV asked pilgrims who belong to sports teams and associations to glorify God.