Military chaplains from across the UK forces saw off the Vatican Cricket Club in a historic T20 sporting encounter in Aldershot.
Joined by three other army officers, the service clerics took to the field against a combined team of priests, deacons and seminarians from Rome as part of an international tour promoting interfaith dialogue through sport.
Having been beaten by the ‘St Peter’s XI’ during their last visit to the UK, this time the Brits posted a score of 129 with three balls to spare, winning by 8 wickets.
“It was a great game, with a thrilling chase and played in a brilliant spirit,” said team captain Rev Matt Coles (RAChD). Hosting the delegation and deepening ties with the Catholic Church had also been a privilege added the officer.
