Pope’s Death Forces Rescheduling: Four La Liga Fixtures Moved To New Dates

Four Italian Serie A matches originally scheduled for Monday, April 21, have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.

Pope Francis passed away just a day after his emotional appearance in St. Peter’s Square, where he blessed thousands of worshippers on Easter Sunday. His death has left a profound impact on people worldwide.

In response to this tragic loss, Serie A announced the rescheduling of four matches: Torino vs Udinese, Cagliari vs Fiorentina, Genoa vs Lazio, and Parma vs Juventus. The postponed games will now be held at 16:30 UTC on April 23.

Additionally, the Pope’s death will also affect the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg between AC Milan and Inter Milan, originally set for 19:00 UTC on April 23.

The news of Pope Francis’s passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from Serie A clubs. AS Roma, in a heartfelt statement, expressed their condolences: “Roma joins in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a loss that deeply saddens our city and the entire world. His faith, humility, courage, and dedication touched millions, making him a moral compass for our time. His legacy of peace and solidarity will remain an enduring example.”