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21 April 2025, 09h40

Papa Francisco

Pope Francis

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Sport Lisboa e Benfica expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the inspiring leader of the Catholic Church and a world reference for humility, solidarity and dialog.

Passionate about football, Pope Francis has always recognized sport as an instrument of peace, inclusion and fraternity between peoples. Sport Lisboa e Benfica remembers with emotion the honor of having been received by His Holiness at the Vatican, in a meeting that will forever remain in the memory of the institution.

On behalf of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, we express our deepest condolences to the Catholic Church, to the believing community around the world, and to the people of Argentina, his native country.

Photos: Vaticano News
Last update: Monday, April 21, 2025

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