The favorite football team of Pope Franciscus shared an emotional tribute after his death on Easter Monday morning.
Confirmed by the Vatican, the very first Latin -American Pontiff died at the age of 88 -with all football matches planned for Monday postponed as a characteristic of respect.
Coming from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Pope was a lifelong in favor of his local team, San Lorenzo, who plays in the top division of the country.
Shortly after his death was confirmed, the club went to social media to share a moving tribute to the late bishop of Rome.
On X they wrote: 'He was never just one of us, but always one of us. Cuervo as a child and as a man … Cuervo as a priest and cardinal … Cuervo as pope too …
'He always transferred his passion for Ciclon: when he went to the Viejo Gasómetro to see the '46 team, when he confirmed Angelito Correa in the Ciudad Deportiva Chapel, when he received Barça visitors in the Vatican, always with totally happiness … member no. 88235.
'From Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Francis, there was one thing that never changed: his love for the cyclone.
'In deep sorrow wrapped, from #sanlorenzo Today we say to Francis: goodbye, thank you and farewell! We will be together forever! '
The legendary football coach Jose Mourinho also offered a moving tribute to the late Pope and went to Instagram to share a photo of Francis together with a message.
He wrote: 'To be great, you should above all know how you can be small. Humidity is the basis for true quantity.
'Pope Francisco [heart emoji] Hope is a light at night. Grande Papa '.
After the announcement of the death of Pope Franciscus, Bells met in church towers over Rome. His death was read by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived.
'At 7.35 am this morning the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the father's house. His entire life was devoted to the service of the Lord and of his church, “he said.
“He taught us to live the values ​​of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.
“With enormous gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we praise the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, one and grandstand.”
In a statement that was released shortly after the death of the Pope, Serie A released: “After the death of the Holy Father, the Lega Nazionale Professionisti Series A announces that the competitions that are planned for today of the Serie A Enilive and Primavera 1 Championships are postponed to a date to be determined.”
There would be four Series A -Fast value on Easter Monday, starting with Torino versus Udinese (11.30 am, BST).
The next that meeting would Cagliari versus Fiorentina (2 p.m.), Genoa versus Lazio (17:00) and Parma versus Juventus (7.45 p.m.) who close the action.
The late pope was a big football fan during his life and had many interactions with famous stars and legendary players.
The Pope remembered Maradona in his prayers after his death and called him the “poet of football” after his incredible career that saw him lead to World Cup Glory in 1986.
In the meantime, Lionel Messi and the Pope changed gifts in 2013. Messi would lead Argentina to the World Cup final the following year.
He also greeted Pep Guardiola during a private audience with his Bayern Munich team in 2014, and the German players – including Thomas Muller – visited him in 2016, two years after winning the World Cup.