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Pope Francis dies: Serie A postpone all Easter Monday fixtures as mourning begins

Parma will due to host Juventus on Monday - (Getty Images)

All four Serie A matches scheduled for Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.

The Pope's death, at the age of 88, came a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of worshippers.

In response, the governing body which oversees the Italian top flight said four fixtures - Torino v Udinese, Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio and Parma v Juventus - had been postponed and would be rearranged in due course.

A number of Serie A clubs posted tributes to the Pope following his passing.

"Roma join in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a loss that deeply saddens our city and the entire world," Roma said in a statement.

"His faith, humility, courage and dedication touched the hearts of millions, making him a moral compass of our time and beyond. His legacy of peace and solidarity will remain an enduring example.

"Our thoughts go out to all those who continue to be inspired by his unwavering values of communication and brotherhood."

Reporting by Press Association.

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