There's a famous quote attributed to Wayne Gretzky and Michael Scott about missing 100 percent of the shots you don't take, which also helps explain how Peyton Manning attempted to get Pope Leo XIV on the first Manningcast of the 2025 NFL season.

During his ESPN2 broadcast of the Bears-Vikings game Monday night, Manning and his brother Eli detailed the work the former did to try to land the Dolton native. Peyton Manning said he sent hand-written invitations to the Bears fan-turned-Pontiff and his executive assistant. He used off-white stationary and envelopes with a red interior.

The Vatican confirmed that – given the circulation of quotes without sources – all the pope’s speeches are publicly available on the Vatican website.

Even the pope is putting on orange for football season. Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton gave Pope Leo XIV a personalized Vols jersey on Wednesday. Sexton wrote that it was an honor to meet with the pope.

Pope Prevost has chosen his biographer. Four months after the election, Leo XIV granted a very long interview, his first comprehensive interview, designed to offer insights into his

SAN ANTONIO - Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Joseph Boulette of San Antonio, who turned 75 earlier this year.According to ca

Cardinal Dolan reiterated that he hoped he 'made clear there was a lot of human input into the meetings and conversations, yet the influence of the Holy Spirit was definitive.'

At the opening of the Laudato Si’ ecological village, Andrea Bocelli said he felt “a renewed serenity in celebrating the universal Church” under the guidance of Leo XIV.

The Vatican confirmed that – given the circulation of quotes without sources – all the pope’s speeches are publicly available on the Vatican website.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton greeted Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and presented the pontiff with a personalized Tennessee Volunt

Pope Leo XIV turns 70 Sept. 14, and OSV News is celebrating by gathering a host of prayers into a very special “spiritual birthday bouquet” for the Holy Father. The best part? Everyone can participate.