On Monday, April 21, 2025, the world acquired the unhappy information of the death of Pope Francis on the age of 88. Everywhere in the world, moments of the Holy Pontiff have been remembered and within the sporting world it has been no exception. Even in boxing, the place Julio Cesar Chavez himself was concerned on this anecdote.
This peculiar occasion between Pope Francis and the “Cesar of Boxing” befell in Could 2018, because of a video hyperlink the place the primary exercise was centered on the Ring Central Gymnasium in Mexico Metropolis, the place a number of younger boxers have been about to start out their programs and Julio Cesar Chavez managed to schedule a blessing from the Holy Pope, who was within the Holy See.
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After reaching the video hyperlink from Mexico Metropolis to the Vatican, the good Mexican champion thanked the time spent to supply them the blessing on the starting of the boxing program led by Julio Cesar Chavez.
“Thanks Pope Francis for supporting this stunning sport that’s boxing that retains younger individuals away from alcohol and addictions.” stated the Mexican champion.
Subsequently, Chavez proceeded to permit the Holy Father to start with the blessing for the younger individuals who attended the place.
“Pope Francis, I would like you to offer us the blessing, please, in order that we are able to all eliminate the satan,” Chavez concluded and after the remark, it was noticed how the Holy Father burst out laughing to the delight of all these current.
Pope Francis and his trustworthy assist for sport
In his stroll, the pontiff was capable of have contact with Mexico and the world of sports activities, receiving jerseys from Mexican soccer groups. “Could God bless you and accompany you on this undertaking, on this path, at all times make you take a look at the horizon, with out mirages, as it’s,” stated Jorge Mario Bergoglio, his delivery identify earlier than his papacy.
The determine of Pope Francis that he shared throughout his life, demonstrated his nice love for humanity, main the Catholic Church for nearly 12 years. Of Argentine origin, he was an awesome fan of the San Lorenzo de Almagro crew, but additionally a trustworthy devotee of the Argentine nationwide crew, who couldn’t watch the coronation of the Albiceleste on TV, as soon as he promised to reside his life with out watching tv.
