Hollywood Icon, 85, Becomes First Movie Star to Meet American Pope in Rare Vatican Visit
Hollywood Icon, 85, Becomes First Movie Star to Meet American Pope in Rare Vatican Visit originally appeared on Parade.
Al Pacino has met Pope Leo XIV.
The movie star, 85, met with the new pontiff on Monday, June 16 alongside film producer Andrea Iervolino to talk about their film Maserati: The Brothers. Pacino reportedly arrived in Rome by private jet from New York City over the weekend.
"We are honored to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film Maserati: The Brothers, including Oscar winner actor Al Pacino and the film's producer Andrea Iervolino," Iervolino said in a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter.
The meeting was "a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration," the producer continued, saying that the discussion centered around "shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good."
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "These values, which Pope Leo XIV has consistently emphasized in his recent messages to the world, resonate deeply with the story of the Maserati brothers: a family whose legacy was built not only on innovation and excellence but on profound mutual respect, solidarity and a shared vision." Iervolino added.
In May, it was confirmed that Pacino had joined the cast of the film in the role of Vincenzo Vaccaro, a businessman and early investor in the auto dynasty.
Gina La Piana, Tatiana Luter, Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, Jessica Alba, Michele Morrone and Salvatore Esposito will also star in the movie, which is currently filming in Italy.
The Godfather actor is the first movie star the meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history who was elected in May following the death of Pope Francis.
Hollywood Icon, 85, Becomes First Movie Star to Meet American Pope in Rare Vatican Visit first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025
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