Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, died yesterday, Easter Monday, at 88 years of age. The Pontiff entered the Gemelli hospital on February 14 due to a polymicrobial infection that was obstructing his lung and was discharged on March 23. On Resurrection Sunday he reappeared for the Urbi et Orbi blessing and to greet the parishioners from the Papamóvil. Hours later he died. With his death, he put an end to a 12 -year stage at the head of the Holy See. A progressive and rupturist reign with the provisions of the Church.
San Lorenzo de Almagro, the all -life club of Pope Francis, dedicated a sense tribute to networks towards the leader of the Catholic Church hours after his death was confirmed.
In addition, The Pontiff was known for his passion for football, specifically, for his team, San Lorenzo. During his mandate, he has met with numerous personalities from the world of football. One of them was Arsène WengerCatholic confessed. The legendary Arsenal coach recalled how his meeting with Bergoglio was, and How this 'helped' to realize a signing at that time.
Pope's 'work' signing
It happened during the last market day of September 2014. Wenger was in Rome, where he participated in a charity, before meeting with the Pope. Meanwhile, The arsenal was negotiating with United the signing of Welbeck by the 'Gunner' club.
Welbeck y Wenger.
“Meeting the Pope was an experience that he didn't want to miss. Soy Catholicso it was an experience that I accepted a long time ago. In addition, it was a party for peace and understanding between religions. He was also soccer fond of. He was a fan of San Lorenzo in Argentina. You cannot be born in Argentina and not be fond of football. He spoke with many Argentines, so I wanted to be discreet and say: 'A pleasure to meet you and goodbye“Wenger recalled.
The former coach admitted that early early in to take the flight to Rome and see the Pope, helped in the negotiations with Welbeck: “In 2014, you can always be in contact with everyone, even when you travel. The advantage of that day was that I had to get up at 6 in the morning to take my flight and I was available all day.”
