Serie A postpones Monday games after Pope's death

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."