The world's greatest soccer stars have posted tributes to the Argentine pontiff, and the biggest homage is that his home team's new stadium will be named after him.

Francis' devotion to San Lorenzo de Almagro isn't just a nostalgic footnote — it's a window into the soul of a pope who knew what it meant to love fiercely, hope deeply and stay loyal — win or lose.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio attended San Lorenzo matches as a child with his Italian immigrant father and remained an unabashed fan throughout his life, until his death. In February 2013, he succeeded Pope Benedict XVI and assumed the papal name,