Serie A Postpones Matches in Tribute to Late Pope Francis
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Italy's Serie A has postponed all scheduled matches on Monday following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his passing, which came after a battle with double pneumonia. Serie A issued a statement mourning the loss of the Pope, who was also a lifelong soccer fan, and confirmed that both Serie A and Primavera 1 games would be rescheduled with new dates to be announced.
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Pope Francis, aged 88, passed away following a battle with double pneumonia.
Serie A postponed all Monday fixtures in honor of Pope Francis.
The Vatican announced the Pope's death via a video statement.
Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a lifelong soccer fan.
Serie A and Primavera 1 games will be rescheduled, with new dates to be announced later.
