Pope Leo XIV, an avid tennis player, marks the start of the Winter Games by praising sports for promoting positive values and fair play. On Friday, he warned that the pursuit of profits and performance risks corrupting sports. In his message, "Life in Abundance," Leo highlights the benefits of sports for physical and spiritual development. He also urges world leaders to respect the Olympic truce. Drawing from his own athletic experience, Leo explores the dangers of doping and corruption. He warns that such dishonesty undermines sports and society. Popes have long engaged with sports to promote peace and friendship.