The poet and film director Pier Paolo Pasolini would insist that football was “the last sacred ritual of our time”. Only an Italian could proclaim such a thing. Those requiring proof of the devotion ...

Francis' devotion to San Lorenzo de Almagro isn't just a nostalgic footnote — it's a window into the soul of a pope who knew ...

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...

Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

Over the years, Pope Francis has welcomed multiple international celebrities to the Holy See. Some of these encounters have ...

Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

An ancient prophecy, believed to have predicted the line of popes for centuries, suggests that the next Catholic leader ...

From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope ...

Pope Francis speaks to the faithful at the end of a mass in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Sunday, April 6, 2025, part of the jubilee of the sick and the health workers. (AP Photo/Andrew ...

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...

In anticipation of what turned out to be a record-setting crowd, MLS' Columbus Crew moved its home game against Lionel ...

Millions of social media users — presidents and politicians, theologians and celebrities — flocked to social media to share ...