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Serie A Confirms Fixture Changes Following Pope Francis' Death

Italy's top soccer league reschedules matches as the nation observes a five-day mourning period for the late pontiff.

Faithful and nuns walk inside in St. Mary Major basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, in Rome, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 20, 2025 Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella looks dejected after Bologna's Riccardo Orsolini scores their first goal REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at age 88 due to a stroke and heart failure, prompting a five-day national mourning period in Italy.
  • Serie A has officially postponed three Saturday fixtures, rescheduling Inter Milan v Roma to Sunday at 15:00, Como v Genoa to Sunday at 12:30, and Lazio v Parma to Monday at 20:45.
  • Monday's Serie A matches were previously postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday following the Pope's death.
  • The Olympic Committee (CONI) has called for a suspension of all sporting events during the mourning period and for a minute of silence to be observed before games.
  • Other sports, including the Italy-Wales Women's Six Nations rugby match, remain suspended under the national mourning decree.