Brendan Rodgers and the Celtic team have been granted a unique opportunity for a private audience with Pope Francis following their Champions League match against Lazio in Rome.
Lazio’s Matias Vecino scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
This special meeting is scheduled to take place the day after the game, deviating from Celtic’s usual practice of flying home immediately after European matches.
The Celtic delegation visiting the Vatican is set to include Rodgers, his backroom staff, players, and club directors. They plan to visit the Vatican early in the morning, around 7 am, for the 8 am meeting with the Pope. [SunSport]
This kind of meeting is typically reserved for heads of state and global leaders, underscoring the significance and rarity of this opportunity for the Celtic group.
Pope Francis had to cancel some audiences due to having the flu. However, as of now, the meeting with Celtic is still planned to proceed. Hopefully, he can recover from the illness and give the Celtic delegate a special opportunity.
