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Fan 88235: Pope Francis honoured by hometown soccer team in Argentina
Argentina-born Pope Francis, who died on Monday, is being honoured at his local hometown soccer club in Buenos Aires, San ...
Pope Francis never visited his homeland of Argentina in his papacy. Some blame its volatile politics
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope Francis in 2013.
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
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Pope Francis: A decade of distance from Argentina sparks mixed reactions
His avoidance of the country was influenced by its polarising politics and strained relationships with leaders ...
Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one
"When he left Buenos Aires for the conclave, he seemed somewhat sad; he was getting ready to retire in a room at the Priests' ...
Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff
The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, ...
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'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy
Francis was born and found his love of God, the poor, tango and football in Buenos Aires' Flores neighbourhood. Read more at ...