Juventus striker Carlos Tevez and his family spent a day in the company of Pope Francis at the Vatican.

The Argentina international is said to have discussed a number of issues surrounding his home city of Buenos Aires, where the Pope is also from.

Following the visit, Tevez wrote on Twitter: "Thank you Holy Father for welcoming my family. I'm proud that you're Argentine, and above all that you're so humble."

The former Manchester City striker also posted a photo of himself and his family with Pope Francis on the social networking website.

Gracias santo padre por recibir a mi familia!!! Es un orgullo q seas argentino y en especial tan humilde. pic.twitter.com/wlhmWgrsOy

— Carlitos Tevez (@carlitos3210) November 12, 2013