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Pope greets fellow members of Argentine soccer club

April 10, 2013

At his regular weekly audience on April 10, Pope Francis greeted a delegation from the San Lorenzo Athletic Club of Buenos Aires, of which he remains a card-carrying member.

"Ah, this is very important," the Pope joked as he mentioned the presence of the group. Pope Francis is an avid soccer fan and supporter of the San Lorenzo team.

 


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  • Posted by: richardols3892 - Apr. 11, 2013 10:18 AM ET USA

    Good for Francis. Not everyone is a fan of the Boca Juniors!