‘Sports Are to Be Training Ground for Virtue,’ Says Pope
Recalling Today Is 3rd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Francis Says Sports Bring People Close, Help Overcome Conflict
Sports are to be training grounds for virtue in life.
Pope Francis encouraged this in his appeal toward the end of today’s General Audience in St. Peter’s Square this morning, recalling that today marks the Third International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, proclaimed by the United Nations.
“Sport is a universal language, which brings peoples close and can contribute to have individuals meet and overcome conflicts,” he reflected.
“Therefore,” Pope Francis continued, “I encourage you to live the sports dimension as a training ground of virtue in the integral growth of individuals and communities.”
As usual, the General Audience concluded with the singing of the Pater Noster and the Pope imparting his Apostolic Blessing.
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