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San Lorenzo Honors Pope Francis with Stadium Name and Tributes Following His Death

The late pontiff, a lifelong fan of the Argentine club, is being remembered through commemorative events and plans for a stadium in his name.

A drone view shows the Pedro Bidegain stadium, home of San Lorenzo de Almagro, Pope Francis' hometown soccer team, in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Matias Baglietto
The late Pope Francis is depicted on a mural alongside soccer player Lionel Messi at the Carlos Mugica neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
FILE - A man stands in front of a mural of Pope Francis outside the stadium of San Lorenzo, his soccer team, in the Padre Ricciardelli neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)
FILE - The sun sets over San Lorenzo's stadium, Pope Francis' soccer team, in the Padre Ricciardelli neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)

Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, was a lifelong supporter and member of San Lorenzo de Almagro, his hometown soccer club.
  • San Lorenzo fans have gathered at the club's chapel in Buenos Aires to light candles and pay tribute to their most famous member.
  • The club has confirmed plans to name its future stadium in the Boedo neighborhood after Pope Francis, a proposal he emotionally approved during his lifetime.
  • Special commemorative jerseys will be worn by San Lorenzo players in their upcoming match against Rosario Central to honor the late pontiff.
  • Pope Francis frequently used soccer as a metaphor for community and teamwork, meeting icons like Pelé, Maradona, and Messi during his papacy.