Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, died at the age of 88, the Vatican said. The cause of death was not disclosed. Recently, the pontiff spent 37 days in the hospital due to a severe respiratory condition. First Latin American and Jesuit Pope, Francisco was considered a progressive and reformist, as well as being a football lover.
Then the Sporting News Explains what was the Argentine’s relationship with the sport. Check it out!
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Pope Francis and football, what was the relationship?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was in love with the sport, becoming a kind of lucky amulet of San Lorenzo. It was during his papacy that the team won the first Libertadores in their history in 2014.
The passion began in childhood, when Jorge’s father played basketball for the team of Almagro and took him the stadium to watch the team.
When he became Pope, San Lorenzo sent a shirt to the pontiff in 2013, as well as a letter, professing the pride of having Francisco as a fan.
Pope Francis’ San Lorenzo’s partner card, the man was in love with football.
– Nostalgic football! (@futnostalgio)
– As you read your words, I came to my memory beautiful memories, starting with my childhood. At the age of 10, the glorious campaign of 46. That Gol of Ponish – answered Francisco.
Throughout the victorious campaign of Libertadores 2014, it was common to see fans fantasized with the traditional clothing of the Pope.
Francisco received the delegation at the Vatican after the title. Despite having stopped attending the games after being appointed Archbishop of Buenos Aires, he remained partner of the club.
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What did San Lorenzo say about the death of his most illustrious fan?
The club used its social networks to post a text honoring Pope Francis. The text says the following:
“It was never one, but it is and always will be one of ours.” Crow from childhood to adulthood. Crow as a priest and as cardinal … Crow also as a Pope. He always transmitted his passion for Ciclón: when he went to the old gasometer to see the team in 46, when he confirmed Angelito Correa in the deportiva city, when he received visits Catalans In the Vatican, always with total happiness … Partner 88235. From Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Francis, something has never changed: his love for cyclón. Filled with immense pain, by San Lorenzo, we say to Francisco: Goodbye, thank you and see you! We will be together for all eternity! Said the statement.
He was never one more and it was always one of ours. Cuervo de Niño and Man … Crow as a priest and cardinal … Cuervo also as Pope …
He always transmitted his passion for the cyclone: when he went to the old gasometer to see the team of 46, when he confirmed Angelito …
– San Lorenzo (@sanlorenzo)
