Pope Francis Meets Argentine and Italian Football Teams Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

Pope Francis meets the Argentine and Italian football teams in the Vatican.The two teams are there ahead of a friendly match in Rome on Wednesday Aug 14,2013

Pope Francis speaks during a private audience with the Argentine and Italian national soccer teams, at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

Pope Francis poses with the Argentine national soccer team, at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

 Pope Francis poses with the Italian national soccer team, at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

Pope Francis receives a gift from Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi during a private audience at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

Pope Francis receives an autographed ball from Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, left, as coach Cesare Prandelli, center, and president of the Italian soccer federation Giancarlo Abete smile