Ana Cora Lima
Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Folhapress)-Argentine club San Lorenzo was one of Pope Francis’ largest passions, and this Tuesday (22), the sports association paid tribute to Jorge Mario Bergoglio. One day after the Pontiff’s death, the partner card was released in a video, and a coincidence caught the attention of netizens: the document number corresponds to the age and time of the death of Francisco.
The Pope died at the age of 88, at 2:35 am in Buenos Aires time, and at 7:35 am on Rome, this Monday (21). Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the partner number 88235n -0 of Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, as shown in the video published in the club profile on Instagram.
The club paid tribute to Francisco for its long history as a fan. “It has never been one more and has always been one of ours. Cuervo since childhood and as a man… I enjoy as a priest and cardinal… also enjoy as a Pope… always transmitted his passion for the cyclon,” says the beginning of the note. “Wrapped in deep pain, since #sanlorenzo today we say to Francis: goodbye, thank you and until ever! We’ll be together for eternity!” San Lorenzo adds in the statement.
The main Argentine newspapers also highlighted the coincidence. Clarín wrote: “Pope Francis’ death: the incredible coincidence with his number of member of San Lorenzo.” The A24 website reported: “The shocking coincidence between the Pope’s San Lorenzo partner and his death.” “The coincidence of Pope Francis’ death and his pass from San Lorenzo,” said the newspaper Marca.
