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.
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
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.
Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
Mario Asaro and his family have been grateful for the support of the St. Anastasia CYO community following his accident last summer.
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back. Players were selected from the four high schools that field football teams in the diocese: Christ the King H.S., Middle Village; Holy Cross H.S., Flushing; St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows; and Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations and statistics.
The Olympics are a “once in a lifetime experience” for Bushwick native Juan Carlos “J.C.” Obregón Jr., who is soaking in every minute of his journey to Japan.
After the recent death of his Argentine countryman Diego Maradona, arguably the greatest soccer player of all time but also a man who spent much of his life battling personal demons, Pope Francis has addressed the superstar’s legacy.
Gabriella Ranaglia and Carmela Doshna, two grade-schoolers from Queens, stood in a sea of stars and stripes along New York City’s Canyon of Heroes to see the World Cup champions, the U.S. women’s soccer team, on July 10.
For the first time ever, the Vatican will have its own women’s soccer team, giving a potential assist to the empowerment of women in the Church.
