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12 hours ago
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Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood star to meet Pope Leo XIV
Al Pacino is still having career firsts — at age 85. The Academy Award winner became the first movie star to meet with Pope Leo XIV. In Italy for production of an upcoming film about the Maserati auto empire, Pacino had an official audience with the new American pontiff at the Vatican on Monday. In a statement, film producer Andrea Iervolino, wrote: 'We are honoured 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. 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, (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,' he continued. On his Instagram Stories, the filmmaker also posted a photo with 'The Godfather' star and the pope as they 'donated a scale model of a Maserati' in honor of the movie. Pacino, who was raised Catholic, reportedly arrived in Rome by private jet from his hometown of New York City over the weekend. For his new role, the 'Devil's Advocate' actor will reportedly portray Vincenzo Vaccaro, an early investor in the Italy-based luxury car company. Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, Andy Garcia and Italian singer and actor Michele Morrone are also attached to the film, directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco. _______
CNN
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNN
Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with Al Pacino
Al Pacino and film producer Andrea Iervolino met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Iervolino shared on his Instagram page Monday. Iervolino, who is the producer of the upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' in which Pacino appears, posted photos on his Instagram page showing himself and Pacino meeting with the new Pontiff in Vatican City. In a statement to Variety, Iervolino said that they 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.'' 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, 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,' the statement continued. '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.' The 'Godfather' star is reportedly set to play Vincenzo Vaccaro, a businessman who invested in the Maserati family's company in its early days. Maserati is an Italy-based luxury car company. Jessica Alba, Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Michele Morrone, among others, round out the cast of the Bobby Moresco-directed film, which is filming in Rome. Pope Leo XIV made history when he was elected as the first American pope last month following the death of Pope Francis. The 69-year-old from Chicago, a former Cardinal named Robert Prevost became the 267th pope on May 8.
CNN
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNN
Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with Al Pacino
Al Pacino and film producer Andrea Iervolino met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Iervolino shared on his Instagram page Monday. Iervolino, who is the producer of the upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' in which Pacino appears, posted photos on his Instagram page showing himself and Pacino meeting with the new Pontiff in Vatican City. In a statement to Variety, Iervolino said that they 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.'' 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, 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,' the statement continued. '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.' The 'Godfather' star is reportedly set to play Vincenzo Vaccaro, a businessman who invested in the Maserati family's company in its early days. Maserati is an Italy-based luxury car company. Jessica Alba, Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Michele Morrone, among others, round out the cast of the Bobby Moresco-directed film, which is filming in Rome. Pope Leo XIV made history when he was elected as the first American pope last month following the death of Pope Francis. The 69-year-old from Chicago, a former Cardinal named Robert Prevost became the 267th pope on May 8.
