Catholic Gymnast Simone Biles Says She is ‘Pro-Choice’ in Social Media Post
“I already know this is going to start the biggest argument & may even lose followers BUT I’m very much pro-choice.”
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Catholic Gymnast Simone Biles Makes Triumphant Return to Olympics
After returning to competition, Biles won a silver medal in the team competition and a bronze on the balance beam. She is now tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals ever by an American gymnast.
Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Receives Praise from Catholic Schools
Ledecky has long spoken about how her Catholic faith has kept her grounded, saying that she finds the Hail Mary to be a “calming” prayer and prays it before races.
Life Lessons From Simone Biles: Throw Stones or Give Thanks?
COMMENTARY: The world’s greatest gymnast has shared with us lessons not only of exquisite athletic performance, but of humility, fortitude, prudence and loving care for her fellow teammates and competitors.
Filipino Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz Inspires With Her Victory and Catholic Devotion
After completing her final lift, the champion weightlifter held her hands to her face, burst into tears and clutched at her Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary hanging from her neck.
Record-Holding Olympic Runner Takes Long-Distance Route to Catholic Church
Alan Webb is drawn by the Eucharist and inspired to pursue ‘eternal Gold.’
Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The world’s most-viewed international sporting event was postponed in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which ends on Aug. 9, is taking place largely without spectators.
Catholics Reach Olympic Heights: Meet Olympians Who Carry the Torch of Faith
This summer many of those athletes whose God-given talents are on display arrive in Tokyo formed in some way by their Catholic faith or education.
Tokyo Archbishop Asks Olympic Athletes Not to Visit Catholic Churches During Games to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
A dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in place in the Tokyo Archdiocese. The city of Tokyo has already enforced a state of emergency ahead of the Olympic Games, which are scheduled to begin on July 23.
