Bagnaia will never forget the advice Pope Francis gave her: “Before going to bed”

Pope Francis died this Monday, April 21, 2025. Pecco Bagnaia has the privilege of receiving Pontiff in NovemberAt a special audience held in the Vatican on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM).

Bagnaia went to the meeting with her husband, Domizia CastagniniAt a ceremony where other international motorcycle personalities were present. As a sample of gratitude, The MotOGP World Champion in 2022 and 2023 gave the Pope a special edition of ‘La Gazzetta Dello Sport’, celebrating his historic success in the 2022 World Cup. That success not only crowned his career, but made him the First Italy pilot to win the MotoGP title on an Italy motorcycle in four -stroke eraunder your Ducati.

“A moment of great honor and emotions to be received for his holiness Pope Francis. A special thank you to the IMF and the FIM for giving us this great opportunity, “Bagnaia wrote on her Instagram account after that day, now getting a new meaning before the Pontiff removal.

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The meeting between the pope and the pilot exceeded the protocol. One month after meeting, Bagnaia reports some personal details on her friend Andrea Migo’s ‘Mig Babol’ podcastwhere he confessed that Francisco is interested in his recent marriage with Domiziaheld in the Tag -Heater of 2024.

“She asked us about marriage. I didn’t ask him if I saw motorcycles because I didn’t know how to ask. He asked us if Domizia and I had a lot to argue with, I clearly told her yes. He told me it was important to discuss, but also make peace before going to bed“Italian said, proving the close and paternal tone that the pope described.

Francisco’s wordssimple, but full of wisdom, They marked Italy’s championwhich now adds to the world of mourning for its loss.