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 of the modern
Olympics, sought help from the Vatican to support the Games, and Pope
St. Pius X in person offered him his support. ...
"St.
Pius X ... was aware of the educational potential of sport". He saw it
as a way "to approach young people, and to bring them together while
following certain rules and showing respect for adversaries. I believe",
the author explained, "that he understood that it was possible to bring
people together simply, without any problems of race, religion or
differing political ideas".
Dawn Eden has more
Here's the source.
7/28/2012
Why the Pope saved the Olympics
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