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Mark Zuckerberg visits Pope Francis

Posted at 1:02 PM, Aug 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-29 16:02:55-04
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Pope Francis at the Vatican Monday morning.
 
The two talked about utilizing technology to battle poverty and spread the message of hope. Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, also attended the meeting.

According to CNN Money, Zuckerberg gave the Pope a model of Aquila, a solar-powered drone created by Facebook. The device functions as a means of expanding internet access in developing countries.