Pope Leo and the Tennis of Faith
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- Published
- June 2, 2026
- Duration
- 2:27
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- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
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Pope Leo the Fourteenth isn’t just a spiritual leader—he’s a tennis fanatic who plays weekly, blending his Augustinian devotion to discipline and inner growth with physical activity. His pilgrimage to Algeria, where Saint Augustine lived, underscores his commitment to these timeless values. At his Castel Gandolfo retreat, he swaps papal duties for matches…
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Pope Leo the Fourteenth isn’t just a spiritual leader—he’s a tennis fanatic who plays weekly, blending his Augustinian devotion to discipline and inner growth with physical activity. His pilgrimage to Algeria, where Saint Augustine lived, underscores his commitment to these timeless values. At his Castel Gandolfo retreat, he swaps papal duties for matches with his secretary, swimming, and horseback riding—rekindling his love for the sport after missionary days in Peru. He’s even championed tenni
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