Pope Francis adds to football jersey collection

FOOTBALL-LOVING Pope Francis is building quite a collection of team jerseys.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy gave Francis a national jersey signed by all the players during a 25-minute audience in the Apostolic Palace.

The pope quipped: “Just like the San Lorenzo one!” Last week, members of Francis’ beloved Buenos Aires team offered him a club jersey during the pope’s general audience and got a papal shout-out in Spanish. Francis is a lifelong San Lorenzo fan and became a club member (ID No. 88235) in 2008.