Pope to Special Olympics Athletes: 'You Show No Obstacles Can't Be Overcome'
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
2/17/2017 (9 years ago)
Published in Marriage & Family
Keywords: special olympics, disabled, mentally disabled, Pope Francis, Pope, Holy Father
"Athletes and helpers show us that there are no obstacles or barriers which cannot be overcome. You are a sign of hope for all who commit themselves to a more inclusive society."
Pope Francis said this as he addressed a delegation from the Special Olympics International in the Vatican this morning. The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017, takes place in Styria, Austria, March 14-25.
Special Olympics is a worldwide movement of people, which establishes a new world of inclusion and community, where each individual is accepted and included, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities. ---
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