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ST. PIUS X AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Gertrude

Vatican City, 27 July 2012 – It was 1908 when, in the wake of a serious economic crisis, Rome renounced hosting the Olympic Games which were eventually celebrated in London, England. In the same year Pierre de Coubertin, the founder … Continue reading →

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London’s Churches lead Olympic ‘journey to peace’

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gertrude

The idea of an Olympic truce traces its origins back to the 8th century BC when a literal ‘laying down of arms’ was observed to allow athletes and spectators to travel safely to and from the Games in ancient Greece. … Continue reading →

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