ROME (ITALPRESS) – Already presented in Madrid and released in Spain, it will be available in Italy from December “Màs allà de los limites. El deporte segùn el Papa Francisco” (Romana Editorial), a work edited by Monsignor Dario Edoardo Viganò and journalist Valerio Alessandro Cassetta. The text is 176 pages in eleven chapters and contains a collection of the Holy Father’s speeches on sport, addressed in all its facets: sport as a means to educate, a tool for expressing talent and making community, sport between passion and sacrifice, between team play, respect for rules and for the opponent, sport as a vehicle for correct lifestyles, an element of unity and law, accessible to all without distinction, sport as a messenger of peace at major events and competitions. “If the importance of sport in contemporary society is undeniable, its ability to permeate the fabric of the new generations with positive messages and values appears increasingly surprising,” reads the preface signed by Carlo Ancelotti. “The universality of the language of sport transcends cultural, linguistic and geographical barriers, unites rather than divides, promotes fundamental principles, such as respect for rules and the opponent, inclusion, integration and fair play, and reaches people with immediacy,” the Real Madrid coach continues. “It is a matter of form and substance. Of manner and content. Of arguments and verbal and nonverbal communication. In this context, the Pope’s voice on sports issues, encapsulated in the pages of this book, takes on a role of extraordinary relevance, not only for the faithful, but for all those who see sport as a means of personal and collective growth. Sports as fertile ground in which to cultivate talents and virtues, sports as a gymnasium and metaphor for life. The Pope’s addresses on sports that follow offer a unique perspective that connects the spiritual dimension to the athletic dimension, inviting us to reflect on the deeper meaning of sporting activity, emphasizing how it can become a vehicle for Christian values and human virtues.” “The various aspects of sport explored by the pope in this work, from the importance of physical education in the formation of young people, to the need to combat the scourges of doping and corruption, to the recognition of the power of sport as an instrument of peace and dialogue among peoples, translate into an invitation to see sport not only as a competition but as an opportunity for moral and spiritual growth, which also passes through small everyday actions,” adds the former Roma and Milan midfielder. “High-level sport, increasingly in the spotlight of the spotlight and cameras, has a great responsibility to the community. Athletes, coaches, and managers must be able to be an example for younger people who often emulate their gestures on and off the field. The strength of the culture of example. In scrolling through and reading these pages one will perceive the exhortation to live sports with integrity and passion, to recognize the value of discipline and sacrifice, of team play, and to promote a sports culture that is inclusive and respectful of the dignity of every individual.” “Through the example of athletes and sportsmen and women, we can rediscover the importance of a life oriented toward the common good, love of neighbor, and the pursuit of authentic and lasting happiness. From tournaments at the oratory to Champions League finals, from little games under the house to the Olympics. At a time when sport is often associated with economic and media interests, the Pope’s vision reminds us of the pure and noble essence of sporting activity. A tribute to all those who believe in the transformative power of sport and faith, both sporting and Christian,” Ancelotti concluded.- Photo Romana Editorial -(ITALPRESS).
