Spider-Man Meets Pope Francis: Real-Life Hero Shakes Hand With Pope in Vatican City

Spider-Man Meets Pope Francis: Real-Life Hero Shakes Hand With Pope in Vatican City

Matteo Villardita, a real-life superhero dressed as Spider-man, shook the hands of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday.

UN Committee Finds Vatican Responsible for Its Bishops, Priests Worldwide: Catholic Church Did Not Properly Report Abuse Charges

A new United Nations report regarding torture and sexual abuse concluded that the Vatican exercises control of its bishops and priests worldwide and did not fully comply with the U.N.'s global anti-torture treaty.

Day of Four Popes to Canonize John XXIII ohn Paul II, Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Will Attend

For the first time, two living popes will be in attendance at a canonization of former popes. On Sunday John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized by the Vatican, which marks a rare historical event for all Catholics in the world watching via television, Internet and social media.

President Barack Obama and Pope Francis Meet in Vatican City, Discuss Immigration and Exchange Gifts

Two of the most influential people in the world, President Barack Obama and Pope Francis met at the Vatican in Vatican City his week to share commonalities on immigration, poverty, and the economy.
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