Correa Remembers Pope Francis: A Red and White Bond
Ángel Correa, an Atlético de Madrid player, has expressed his sorrow at the passing of Pope Francis, recalling the special bond that united them. Before becoming Supreme Pontiff, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio administered Communion and Confirmation to Correa at the San Lorenzo Academy, a club he was a fervent fan of.
Correa fondly remembers that moment at the headquarters of the Argentine club, where the then-Cardinal Bergoglio used to officiate sacraments. The Red and White player shared his surprise and joy when Bergoglio was elected Pope, a memory he cherishes with emotion.
In the tribute video that San Lorenzo dedicated to Pope Francis, this meeting is highlighted as one of the most significant moments of the Supreme Pontiff with the club he loves, a bond that unites the Pope with the world of football and, in particular, with a player from Atlético de Madrid. The figure of Pope Francis, a fan of the Ciclón, will always be remembered with affection by Ángel Correa and by all the Colchoneros fans.
