UEFA honours memory of Pope Francis

UEFA will hold a moment of silence in memory of His Holiness the Pope Francis before the kick-off of this week’s Youth League and Women’s Champions League semi-finals as well as its men’s club competition semis taking place 29 April-1 May.

Following the sad passing of the Pope last Monday, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin paid tribute to his life and legacy.

"Pope Francis was a beacon of hope for all humanity in these times of war and hardship," said Mr Čeferin. "A humanity that will now remain orphaned of that voice – tireless and powerful – that always rose in defence of the poor, the humble, and the vulnerable to call for respect, acceptance, and equality and to implore a peace that always seemed distant, yet ever more longed for by the heart of the world."