Among pilgrims at the Pope's General Audience was Cristiano Ronaldo's mother.
-'Cristiano Ronaldo's mother... The Portuguese soccer player.'
-'And how is Cristiano?'
-'He is well.'
As a gift, she gave the Pope one of her son's jerseys.
Some months ago, the Pope had received a jersey worn by one of Cristiano Ronaldo's big rivals: Lionel Messi.
Pope Francis likes to showcase his love for soccer. A year ago, he made that clear to the Spezia Italian team.
POPE FRANCIS
'I like to see the effort of young men and women in sports, because sports are a wonder. Sports brings out the best in us. Continue on this path because it will bring you to great nobleness.'
Now this jersey will be given an official place in Pope Francis' collection.
Few people know that they can see all the jerseys in the Pope's collection in the Vatican Museums.
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