Denver, Colo., Jul 12, 2018 / 03:49 pm (CNA).- On Sunday, France and Croatia will square off on the soccer pitch for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Championship. While most U.S. Catholics are only casual soccer fans, many will join more than 3 billion people around the world who are expected to watch the game.
What team will U.S. Catholics root for as two historically Catholic countries face off?
If you’re still undecided, perhaps a comparison of the Catholic life, history, and culture of France and Croatia would be helpful:
Catholic roots
Croatia:
During the time Jesus lived in Palestine, Croatia, along with the rest