Serie A Matches Postponed Due to the Passing of Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis led to the postponement of Serie A games.

The sad news of Pope Francis' death at the age of 88 has had a significant impact on Italian football. The four scheduled Serie A matches on Easter Monday - Torino v Udinese, Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio, and Parma v Juventus - have been postponed. The governing body will rearrange the fixtures in due course. Pope Francis, a known football fan who supported Argentine side San Lorenzo since childhood, has received tributes from several Serie A clubs. A Roma statement expressed the deep sadness over the loss.

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