The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday has caused sadness around the world, including the football community. Pope Francis was from Argentina, a country that is passionate about football. The Pope was very passionate about football, and he was a massive fan of Argentinian club San Lorenzo de Almagro.
They are one of the ‘Big Five’ clubs of Argentina alongside Independiente, Racing Club, Boca Juniors, and River Plate. Pope Francis never shied away from showing his love for San Lorenzo, which makes his loss tough for the club and their supporters. The fans of San Lorenzo were affected by the passing of the pope, and the club issued a statement and a video dedicated to the late Pope Francis.
San Lorenzo: “He was never just one of us, but always one of us. Cuervo as a child and as a man… Cuervo as a priest and Cardinal… Cuervo as Pope too… we say to Francis: Goodbye, thank you, and farewell! We will be together for eternity!”
Nunca fue uno más y siempre fue uno de los nuestros. Cuervo de niño y de hombre… Cuervo como sacerdote y Cardenal… Cuervo también como Papa…
Siempre transmitió su pasión por el Ciclón: cuando iba al Viejo Gasómetro para ver al equipo del 46, cuando confirmaba a Angelito… pic.twitter.com/nVc8fWC9wi
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 21, 2025
San Lorenzo fans gathered at a memorial mass in Buenos Aires to honor Pope Francis, and the club even made announcements for fans to pay their respects at local chapels. This week, San Lorenzo announced that the fans were able to visit the Lorenzo Massa Chapel, where they could say their goodbyes. The chapel included lit candles and an image of the late Pope Francis.
The special tribute to Pope Francis
San Lorenzo has a special history as the club was founded by a priest, Lorenzo Massa. Where he founded the club was at the San Antonio Oratory. On Wednesday, San Lorenzo announced to the fans that a special mass for Pope Francis would take place. San Lorenzo officials, players, and staff were in attendance.
Siempre Cuervo. Siempre nuestro. pic.twitter.com/jMKS90h16s
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 21, 2025
Last year, San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti spoke with Pope Francis about naming the club’s new stadium after him. In an interview with COPE, Moretti mentions that Pope Francis was very happy and accepted the club’s request to name the new stadium after him.
The new stadium will be called “Papa Francisco Stadium,” and Moretti mentions that the last time he communicated with Pope Francis was on April 2nd, when news broke that the Pope’s health was seriously ill.
San Lorenzo plays today against Rosario Central in the Argentine Primera Division. The club mentions Pope Francis again as they plan to honor him during the match on the same day he was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome.
¡HOY JUEGA EL CICLÓN! pic.twitter.com/vuRnS4ISPq
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 26, 2025
Related: Lionel Messi’s Emotional Reaction to Death of Pope Francis
The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday has caused sadness around the world, including the football community. Pope Francis was from Argentina, a country that is passionate about football. The Pope was very passionate about football, and he was a massive fan of Argentinian club San Lorenzo de Almagro.
They are one of the ‘Big Five’ clubs of Argentina alongside Independiente, Racing Club, Boca Juniors, and River Plate. Pope Francis never shied away from showing his love for San Lorenzo, which makes his loss tough for the club and their supporters. The fans of San Lorenzo were affected by the passing of the pope, and the club issued a statement and a video dedicated to the late Pope Francis.
San Lorenzo: “He was never just one of us, but always one of us. Cuervo as a child and as a man… Cuervo as a priest and Cardinal… Cuervo as Pope too… we say to Francis: Goodbye, thank you, and farewell! We will be together for eternity!”
Nunca fue uno más y siempre fue uno de los nuestros. Cuervo de niño y de hombre… Cuervo como sacerdote y Cardenal… Cuervo también como Papa…
Siempre transmitió su pasión por el Ciclón: cuando iba al Viejo Gasómetro para ver al equipo del 46, cuando confirmaba a Angelito… pic.twitter.com/nVc8fWC9wi
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 21, 2025
San Lorenzo fans gathered at a memorial mass in Buenos Aires to honor Pope Francis, and the club even made announcements for fans to pay their respects at local chapels. This week, San Lorenzo announced that the fans were able to visit the Lorenzo Massa Chapel, where they could say their goodbyes. The chapel included lit candles and an image of the late Pope Francis.
The special tribute to Pope Francis
San Lorenzo has a special history as the club was founded by a priest, Lorenzo Massa. Where he founded the club was at the San Antonio Oratory. On Wednesday, San Lorenzo announced to the fans that a special mass for Pope Francis would take place. San Lorenzo officials, players, and staff were in attendance.
Siempre Cuervo. Siempre nuestro. pic.twitter.com/jMKS90h16s
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 21, 2025
Last year, San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti spoke with Pope Francis about naming the club’s new stadium after him. In an interview with COPE, Moretti mentions that Pope Francis was very happy and accepted the club’s request to name the new stadium after him.
The new stadium will be called “Papa Francisco Stadium,” and Moretti mentions that the last time he communicated with Pope Francis was on April 2nd, when news broke that the Pope’s health was seriously ill.
San Lorenzo plays today against Rosario Central in the Argentine Primera Division. The club mentions Pope Francis again as they plan to honor him during the match on the same day he was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome.
¡HOY JUEGA EL CICLÓN! pic.twitter.com/vuRnS4ISPq
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) April 26, 2025
Related: Lionel Messi’s Emotional Reaction to Death of Pope Francis
