This year’s US Leaders Special Report reflects the new realities of American public affairs. As one Catholic left the White House after Joe Biden decided to withdraw from seeking a second term of office, then Donald Trump returned to power with another Catholic – JD Vance – as his vice-president, and a cabinet packed with conservatives who wear their faith on their sleeve.

In this eighth section of the report we’re looking at discipline, excellence and Catholic witness on the field, on set and in studios. This section spotlights those Catholic athletes, coaches, filmmakers, musicians and producers who unite faith with training and craft, who mentor youth and who champion life and dignity.