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Pope Francis' Passing Postpones Four La Liga Matches: New Dates Announced for Today's Fixtures

Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially planned for April 21, have been called off following the demise of Pope Francis at 88 years old.

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On Hold: Italian Serie A Matches Paused in Respect for the Late Pope Francis

Pope Francis' Passing Postpones Four La Liga Matches: New Dates Announced for Today's Fixtures

The unexpected demise of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff, has cast a somber shadow over soccer fans, halting four Serie A games originally scheduled for Monday, April 21.

Pope Francis' passing, happening a day after he made a moving appearance in St. Peter's Square to bless a sea of worshippers on Easter Sunday, has left a profound impact worldwide.

The Serie A (Italy's premier football league) was prompted to postpone matches involving Torino vs Udinese, Cagliari vs Fiorentina, Genoa vs Lazio, and Parma vs Juventus. A change of schedule is inevitable, with the league announcing a revised date for these matches at 16:30 UTC on April 23.

However, the postponement of these games does not affect the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg between AC Milan and Inter Milan, originally set for 19:00 UTC on April 23.

In response to this significant loss, multiple Serie A clubs like AS Roma have expressed their heartfelt condolences. With a statement that encapsulates the sentiments of millions, Roma penned:

Despite thorough searches, as of 2025, there is no information suggesting any changes to the schedule of Italian Serie A or Coppa Italia matches post the passing of Pope Francis, according to current search results.[1][2] Consequently, the setting of football fixtures in Italy, as of now, seems unaffected by this tragic event.

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  1. The passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader, has not affected the schedule of football fixtures in Italy, as of current search results.
  2. Despite the postponement of various Serie A games following the demise of Pope Francis, the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg between AC Milan and Inter Milan remains unchanged.
  3. In a heartfelt statement, AS Roma expressed their condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, referring to him as a moral compass of their time.
  4. The European-leagues, particularly Serie-A, temporarily paused games in respect for Pope Francis, the late pontiff.
  5. Pope Francis, known for his love for football, is remembered for his connection with the sport as well as his profound impact on millions worldwide.
Matches in Serie A initially planned for Monday, 21st April, have been called off due to the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Matches in Serie A, initially set for April 21st, have been delayed following the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Monday's Serie A games have been cancelled in honor of Pope Francis, who tragically passed away at the age of 88.
Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially set for April 21, have been moved due to the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Matches in Serie A, initially planned for Monday, April 21st, have been called off in reverence for the demise of Pope Francis, aged 88.
Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially planned for Monday, April 21, have been pushed back following the demise of Pope Francis, at the age of 88.
Matches in the Italian Serie A, originally set for April 21st, have been canceled as a mark of respect following the death of Pope Francis, at the age of 88.
Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially slated for Monday, April 21, have been pushed back in light of the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Matches in the Serie A tournament, initially set for April 21, have been pushed back in respect to the demise of Pope Francis at age 88.
Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially planned for Monday, April 21, have been postponed following the demise of Pope Francis at 88 years of age.
Monday's Serie A games have been pushed back, following the demise of Pope Francis at 88 years old.
Matches in Italy's Serie A, initially slated for April 21, have been delayed in light of the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Matches in Serie A, initially planned for Monday, 21st April, are now delayed as a result of the demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88.

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