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Pope Leo XIV meets Special Olympics delegation

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Pope Leo XIV met with a delegation from Special Olympics on September 19, 2026. During the meeting, the Pope spoke about the importance of sports in teaching noble and authentic values.

The Pope said that practicing sports requires seriousness, effort, and perseverance, which athletes then share through loyalty, trust, teamwork, and courage. He noted that the athletes demonstrate these qualities in a special way to both competitors and spectators. Referring to a previous meeting with Special Olympics athletes, the Pope mentioned that sports serve as a universal language that unites people across cultural, social, religious, and physical differences.

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