Argentina Mourns Pope Francis: Hometown Soccer Club Pays Tribute to Lifelong Fan
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, was honored by his hometown soccer club, San Lorenzo de Almagro, following his death. Fans gathered at the club's chapel in Buenos Aires to pay their respects, and the club plans to wear special commemorative jerseys in an upcoming match. The Pope, a lifelong soccer enthusiast, remained a member of San Lorenzo throughout his papacy, and his membership number coincidentally matched his age and time of death.
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Pope Francis, an Argentine native, died and was honored by his hometown soccer club, San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Fans gathered at the club's chapel in Buenos Aires to mourn and pay tribute to the Pope, who was a lifelong member of the club.
The club plans to wear special commemorative jerseys in their next match against Rosario Central to honor Pope Francis.
Pope Francis's club membership number (88235N-0) coincided with his age at death (88) and the time of his death (2:35 a.m.).
The Pope, despite health issues, was a lifelong soccer fan and had met with Argentine soccer legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona at the Vatican.
San Lorenzo de Almagro plans to name a new stadium after Pope Francis in the Boedo neighborhood.
