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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Last updated on - Aug 14, 2013, 11:11 IST
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis receives an autographed ball from Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (L) as coach Cesare Prandelli (C) and president of the Italian soccer federation Giancarlo Abete smile during a private audience at the Vatican. (AP Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (R) greets Argentina's Lionel Messi as Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella looks at them following a news conference at the Vatican. (AP Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) looks at Monsignor Sanchez Sorondo during a news conference at the Vatican. (AP Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis receives a gift from Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (R) during a private audience at the Vatican. (Reuters Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (R) applaud during a humanity initiative at Vatican's Sciences Academy following a private audience with Pope Francis. (AFP Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (L) salutes Argentina's Lionel Messi (2ndR) during a humanity initiative at Vatican's Sciences Academy following a private audience with Pope Francis. (AFP Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis receives a gift from Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (L) during a private audience at the Vatican. (Reuters Photo)
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Footballers meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis greets Italy forward Mario Balotelli during a private audience at the Vatican. (AP Photo)

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