Today begins the 2010 Clericus Cup (soccer tournament) for Catholic seminarians and young priests studying in Rome teaching values of good sportsmanship. 16 international seminaries or religious houses participate in the Cup. The Pontifical North American College Martyrs represent the USA.
The games are co-sponsored by the Vatican's Council for the Laity and various other organizations. The Vatican has backed the games for the last 4 years. President of the Clericus Cup said: " The Church is close to those in the sports world, those who work hard, and train, making sacrifices to show that through sports, common rules are shared and new friendships are made."
Friendship among the seminarians --future priests-- is the point of this tournament.
This year there are 373 players representing 65 nationalities. The Mexican seminarians are a favored team over the Italian. May 22 is the final game.
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