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Opening mass held in Dakar for 2026 Youth Olympic Games
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The Cathedral of Notre-Dame des Victoires hosted an opening mass on Friday, October 30, for the fourth Youth Olympic Games. The games are scheduled to take place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
During the homily, Archbishop André Guèye of Dakar told athletes to practice mutual respect, fraternity, fair play, humility, and honesty. He stated that the games lose their meaning without these qualities.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsÀ Dakar, une messe d’ouverture pour les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse 2026
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