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June 9, 2016

Muhammad Ali got his start working at a Louisville Catholic college

Pope John Paul II meets with Muhammad Ali in 1982 at the Vatican. Ali got his start working at a Louisville Catholic college. He died June 3 at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It may seem improbable that the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, a devout Muslim, would be closely connected with a Catholic religious order.

Published in International
June 6, 2016

Ali known not just for prowess in ring but also for faith, generosity

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali stands with his wife, Yolanda, as he is introduced before the 2010 welterweight fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ali died June 3 at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

PHOENIX – Muhammad Ali leaves an indelible mark on the world not only as a fighter and athlete but as a man of faith, courage and generosity.

Published in International