Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...

Bishop James Johnston of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph handed a special Kansas City keepsake to Pope ...

Football is often compared to a religion for its fans, and Francis held numerous giant masses in football stadiums during trips abroad.

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football, and for him “the most beautiful game” was also a ...