Thomas Bach thanked Pope Francis for “his commitment to the Olympic Movement’s mission of peace and solidarity”
The president of the IOC spoke after hearing His Holiness’s message to members of the Vatican Athletic Sports Association, in which he wished that “sport can build bridges, break down barriers and promote peaceful relations” in the Olympic year.
IOC President Thomas Bach received by His Holiness Pope Francis
Last week Thomas Bach attended a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican
Un cardenal es acusado de abuso sexual en Canadá
Pope Francis wrote a letter to the Russian Orthodox patriarch who supports the invasion of Ukraine: “End the darkness of war”
After suspending the meeting they had agreed to in Jerusalem, he sent a letter to Kirill on the occasion of Orthodox Passover
Pope asked for courage for everyone to defend peace in Ukraine
Francis spoke and said that “it is sad that weapons are taking the place of the word” and reiterated the “call for an Easter truce, a minimal and tangible sign of a will for peace”
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Monsignor Óscar Urbina, involved in the case of pedophilia
Monsignor Nelson Cardona will be the new apostolic administrator of Villavicencio
Pope Francis: “War destroys everyone”
The Supreme Pontiff again referred to Ukraine. “It not only destroys the defeated people, but also the victor, and those who look with superficial eyes,” he said.
Pope Francis showed his love for Mexican football by receiving shirts from Atlas and Santos
Previously, the head of the Vatican received the jersey of the Tigres and the Monterrey Rayados
Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine “dragged into a cruel and senseless war”
The Pontiff celebrated Easter Sunday Mass and remembered the millions of victims of Russia. However, he avoided talking about Putin or directly criticizing him
The Ukrainian mayor of Melitopol, who was kidnapped by Russian troops, witnessed Pope Francis' Easter Vigil at the Vatican
In addition to Ivan Fedorov, the Ukrainian legislators Maria Mezentseva, Olena Khomenko and Rusem Umerov attended St. Peter's Basilica. “Tonight we pray for you and with you”, said the pontiff
