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Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
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Pope Francis' special gift to football legend resurfaces as world mourns the pontiff’s passing
Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 and as the world mourns the late pontiff, his special give to football legend ...
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The Day Pope Francis Praised Pelé Over Messi and Maradona
In a 2023 interview, Pope Francis, a devoted supporter of San Lorenzo, was asked the classic question: Messi or Maradona? His ...
Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football ...
Soccer-Argentina cancels games after death of fan Pope Francis
Argentina's football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and ...
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Pope Francis: the only Argentine who didn’t watch Messi lift the World Cup in Qatar 2022
Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, was the only Argentine who didn’t watch Messi lift the World Cup in Qatar 2022. Honoring ...
Remembering Pope Francis’ Most Viral Moments
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, knew how to preach in the social media era. He kept up with the latest ...
Pope Francis’s funeral will be Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.