Al Pacino Becomes First Movie Star to Meet With Pope Leo XIV

Al Pacino kicked off his week with a quick trip to Rome. The actor arrived at the Vatican on Monday for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. He was joined in his audience with the newly-elected official by Andrea Iervolino, producer of the forthcoming film Maserati: The Brothers.

“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, per The Hollywood Reporter. Iervolino described their meeting as “a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration.”

Last month, Pacino joined the cast of Maserati alongside Gina La Piana and Tatiana Luter. They join previously announced cast members Anthony Hopkins, Michele Morrone, Andy García, Jessica Alba, Salvatore Esposito, Lorenzo De Moor, Maya Talem, Victoria Sophia, and Annie Bezikian. Directed by Robert Moresco, the film about the brothers behind the Italian luxury car is being filmed in Italy.

Iervolino noted that the themes of the film — “family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good” — reflect common interests shared by the filmmakers and the Catholic Church. “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,” he said, “a family whose legacy was built not only on innovation and excellence but on profound mutual respect, solidarity and a shared vision.”

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, was elected in May following the death of Pope Francis. Prevost is the first American pope in history.

From Rolling Stone US.