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The background to Jules Rimet – the man who helped create the world cup ​​​​​​​

Francesca Pollio Fenton posts on EWTN News about the Catholic background to Jules Rimet

"As the world prepares for the spectacle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first World Cup jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — billions of fans will once again gather around a game that transcends language, politics, and borders. Yet few realize that the tournament’s origins are intertwined with the Catholic faith."

Please head over to EWTN News to read the full post

Question to ponder: What influence did his Catholic faith have on Jules Rimet?

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