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Donal Fallon: Pope Francis knew the beauty of football isn’t its star players or bumper balance sheets, but what it means to people
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 of ...
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...
Pope Francis live updates: Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects
Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.
Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout
Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.
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Pope Francis' successor could be 'last pope' as ancient prophecy makes chilling prediction
An ancient prophecy, believed to have predicted the line of popes for centuries, suggests that the next Catholic leader ...
A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope ...
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
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Alexi Lalas makes his feelings clear after controversial Inter Miami decision
In anticipation of what turned out to be a record-setting crowd, MLS' Columbus Crew moved its home game against Lionel ...
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Social media mourns Pope Francis
Millions of social media users — presidents and politicians, theologians and celebrities — flocked to social media to share ...
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Pope Francis funeral: World leaders set to attend as cardinals gather
Cardinals were meeting Tuesday to set the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to ...
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Pope's funeral on Saturday, world leaders expected
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from US President Donald ...
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving pope
Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires ...