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Catholic Manchester United striker considers legal action over voodoo claims

January 10, 2018

Romelu Lukaku was angered by claims he left Everton because he practiced voodoo

Another Catholic manager has won the Premier League. Here’s why we shouldn’t be surprised

May 21, 2017

Antonio Conte, manager of Chelsea, is on the record about the strength of his faith, telling newspapers about his prayer life and about meeting the Pope

Football, like life, requires thinking of others, Pope tells Villarreal team

February 24, 2017

Pope Francis met Villarreal ahead of their cup match in Rome

Pope Francis asks faithful to pray for victims of Colombia plane crash

November 30, 2016

The Pontiff referenced the tragedy, that claimed the lives of 71 people, during his latest general audience

Pope Francis offers prayers and solidarity in wake of Colombia plane crash

November 30, 2016

71 people, including members of Brazilian football team Chapecoense, died in the crash late on Monday

Pope Francis welcomes Germany’s football team to Vatican

November 14, 2016

The meeting comes two years after Germany defeated Argentina in the World Cup final

Diego Maradona attributes his renewed faith to Pope Francis

October 12, 2016

The famous sportsman said the Pope was doing a 'great job' ahead of charity match in Rome

World Cup 2014 influenced timing of Benedict XVI’s resignation, says aide

October 03, 2016

The retired pope had hoped to stay in the papacy until 2014, according to Mgr Georg Gaenswein