«Dad wanted to take us to the altar»- Corriere.it

He had also proposed the church for the wedding: the sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Hope in Grumello Cremonese, a few steps from where Gianluca was born. And where did many family members come from today in the Paul VI Hall: in particular the two older brothers and the very young nephews. The Vialli family did not come to the Pope “empty-handed”. Yes, he donated an Italian national team shirt. But, above all, she presented herself with the commitment to relaunch the courageous Christian witness of love for life which led the “captain” of the family to live and tell about the disease – cancer – without being ashamed of the fragility. Because his style was supportive of other people who are suffering away from the spotlight. With this awareness, the whole family took part on Tuesday evening in the Eucharistic celebration presided over in St. Peter’s Basilica by Cardinal Archpriest Mauro Gambetti. At the Mass – the coach of the Italian national football team Roberto Mancini was also present – Gianluca was remembered a month after his death and also that, just this year, together with Cathryn he would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.