Serie A postpones matches in honour of Pope Francis' death Serie A matches were postponed after Pope Francis’ death was confirmed by the Vatican, bringing a sudden pause to Italy’s Easter Monday football schedule. The 88-year-old Pope, a spiritual leader deeply respected in Italy and across the world, passed away on Monday morning prompting the Lega Serie A to act swiftly out of respect. This decision affected not just top-flight fixtures but also Primavera 1 youth games, as Italian football collectively paused to honour the late Pontiff, also known as the Bishop...