Pope appeals that World Cup helps promote peace

As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and soccer fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.”

Jun 22, 2018

VATICAN: As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and soccer fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.”

“May this important sports event become an occasion for encounter, dialogue and fraternity between different cultures and religions, promoting solidarity and peace between nations,” said the Argentine Pope, who is an avid soccer fan.

He made his remarks in an appeal at the end of his general audience in St Peter’s Square June 13.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is being held in Russia from June 14 to July 15. It is the first time the quadrennial tournament, which began in 1930, is being held in Eastern Europe.

The ball being used in the first match — Russia vs. Saudi Arabia — was taken to the International Space Station by a Russian cosmonaut in March and returned to Earth June 3. -- mattersindia. com

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