Four Serie A matches scheduled for Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.

The Pope's death, at the age of 88, came a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of worshippers.

In response, the governing body which oversees the Italian top flight said four fixtures - Torino v Udinese, Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio and Parma v Juventus - had been postponed and would be rearranged in due course.

A number of Serie A clubs posted tributes to the Pope following his passing.

"Roma join in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a loss that deeply saddens our city and the entire world," Roma said in a statement.

"His faith, humility, courage and dedication touched the hearts of millions, making him a moral compass of our time and beyond. His legacy of peace and solidarity will remain an enduring example."