Athletic History of the Vatican and Popes

Given the kickoff to the NFL season, it seemed appropriate to share this story about the athletic prowess and history of the Vatican:

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0904068.htm

If you want to know more about Pope John Paul II - outside the fact that he was the most athletic Pope in history - check out this book by Peggy Noonan.

John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father.

http://www.stpatricksguild.com/browse.cfm/4,50328.html