Pope Francis meets Spider-Man

Published June 26, 2021 1:00pm ET



Pope Francis met Spider-Man at a general papal audience in Vatican City on Wednesday.

Mattia Villardita, the 28-year-old who dressed up as Peter Parker’s superhero persona, said it’s his mission to bring joy to children in the hospital.

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