Jubilee of Sports
The Jubilee of Sports is a significant event in the context of the Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis in 2015. This celebration combines the passion for sports with spiritual values, promoting harmony between body and spirit and the importance of brotherhood and inclusion.
During the Jubilee of Sports, a series of sports activities, competitions, and meetings involving athletes from different disciplines and backgrounds are organized. This event offers the opportunity to celebrate the talent, hard work, and determination of athletes, as well as to promote values such as fair play, solidarity, and mutual respect.
This event is also an opportunity to reflect on the power of sports in promoting health, well-being, and social cohesion. The positive role that sports can play in overcoming cultural and social barriers, fostering integration, and educating for tolerance and peace is acknowledged.
The Jubilee of Sports testifies to the commitment of the Church to value sports as a tool for the common good and the integral development of the individual. Through this event, the Church invites all athletes and sports enthusiasts to live their passion with joy and responsibility, promoting values that enrich individual and social life.