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Maradona: pope sends rosary and letter

Francis remembering soccer legend in his prayers

Redazione Ansa

(ANSA) - BUENOS AIRES, 26 NOV - Pope Francis on Thursday sent a rosary and a letter of condolences to the family of Diego Maradona, the Argentina and Napoli soccer great who died Wednesday at the age of 60, Radio Mitre in Buenos Aires reported.
    On Wednesday Francis said he had been informed of Maradona's death and recalled "with affection the occasions of meetings in these years", remembering the 'Pibe de Oro' in his prayers, Vatican press office chief Matteo Bruni said. (ANSA).
   

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