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Serie A Postpones Monday Fixtures Following Death of Pope Francis

The Italian league halted games to honor the 88-year-old pontiff, with rescheduled dates pending and clubs paying tribute to his legacy.

FILE - Pope Francis twirls a soccer ball he was presented by a member of the Circus of Cuba, during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, file)
Lazio's Serie A match with Genoa is one of the games postponed
FILE - Pope Francis blesses faithfuls as he arrives to celebrate the Mass of Assumption of Mary at Daejeon World Cup stadium in Daejeon, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)
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Overview

  • Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church and a lifelong football fan, passed away at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025.
  • Serie A announced the postponement of all Monday matches, including Torino v Udinese, Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio, and Parma v Juventus.
  • The league confirmed that the new dates for the postponed fixtures will be announced at a later time.
  • Clubs across Serie A, including Roma, issued statements mourning Pope Francis and celebrating his contributions to peace and solidarity.
  • The decision reflects the cultural and spiritual significance of the pontiff in Italy, where faith and football often intersect.