The strange coincidence about the time Pope Francis died and his fanaticism for the San Lorenzo soccer club

The pope was a member of the Argentine club and his registration number led to a particular coincidence.

Papa Francisco San Lorenzo de Almagro
Pope Francis is given a San Lorenzo's shirt, the Buenos Aires soccer team, as he greets the faithful prior to his first 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on March 31, 2013 in Vatican City. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 caused a worldwide impact. The news shook millions of people around the world and became the central story in international press and social media.

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At that point, the pontiff’s passing generated many comments through social media, where different aspects and situations of the religious leader’s life were also revealed.

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But not only that, but also particular situations were revealed, such as the strange coincidence that occurred about the time the Pope passed away.

The viralized coincidence in Francisco’s death

According to the information reported by Radio ADN, the Pope passed away at 88 years old and at 2:35 am yesterday, Monday, in Argentine time. At 7:35 am in the Vatican, according to official information.

There was an event that particularly surprised football fans, considering that the Pope was actually a supporter of the San Lorenzo de Almagro team, one of the biggest teams in Argentine football.

In fact, Francisco was a member of the club they call “Santo”. And what’s curious about it? His number.

“The Pope died at 88 years old, at 2:35 (Argentine time). Bergoglio’s membership number? 88235. We will have to believe in the forces of heaven only,” said journalist Juan Luis González in a post that went viral on X.

San Lorenzo: another of Pope Francis’ passions

Almost immediately after being elected pope in 2013, Francis’ fondness for San Lorenzo de Almagro became known when the Argentine club tweeted a photo of him holding the club’s emblem.

San Lorenzo had a good performance after Francisco was elected as pope in March 2013.

The team won a national title in 2013 and then conquered the Copa Libertadores de América for the first time a year later. The club’s executives traveled twice to the Vatican carrying trophies to thank Pope Francis for his support. The club’s next stadium will be called “Pope Francis”.

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