For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2026
As World Cup Begins, Queens Priest is Feeling the Fever
From June 11 through July 19, soccer — or what most of the world calls football — takes over the international sports scene. Lucky for us, this year’s tournament takes place right here in the Americas, with matches being held in 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
As World Cup Approaches, Pope Leo XIV’s June Prayer Intention Is for Sports To Foster Peace, Encounter
With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nation
US Dioceses See FIFA World Cup as Opportunity for Pastoral Outreach, Global Encounter
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both a pastoral opportunity and an unprecedented moment of global encounter.