The Pope as a Superhero Pic of the Day

What next for Francis?

By Sinead O'Carroll Wednesday 29 Jan 2014, 11:59 AM

Jan 29th 2014, 11:59 AM 5,198 Views 57 Comments

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HE’S TAKEN A selfie, been named Time’s Person of the Year, appeared on the front cover of Rolling Stone magazine AND had a nun’s baby named after him.

What next for Francis?

A stint as a real world Superman?

Graffiti depicting Pope Francis as Superman and holding a bag of ‘Values’ is seen on a wall of the Borgo Pio district near St. Peter’s Square in Rome. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The white-caped crusader appeared Tuesday on a wall just off Borgo Pio, a tiny cobble-stoned street near St. Peter’s Square.

The artist is identified only as Maupal.

The Vatican obviously approves of the depiction, tweeting a picture of it yesterday.

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The Pope as a Superhero Pic of the Day

What next for Francis?

DailyEdge.ie: Peace doves released by the Pope are immediately attacked by a seagull and crow

Thanks, God: Pope Francis says the internet is a gift from God