Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Pope's soccer match draws close

Interfaith game to promote peace Sept. 1
Pope Francis receives the Copa Libertadores trophy from representatives of Argentine
soccer teamSan Lorenzo Aug. 20. (Photo: L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters / CNS)
An initiative of the Holy Father is bringing Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, and Shinto soccer jerseys under one stadium roof in support of the game and world peace.

The event is co-organized by Scholas Occurrentes, which focuses on improving education in poor areas, and funds raised will go toward Un'Alternativa di Vita, which benefits children in poverty.

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