Al Pacino has earned many accolades in his career but his latest meeting with the American pope marked a major milestone as he became the first movie star to meet him.
In a statement released by film’s producer Andrea Iervolino, “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.”
It continued, “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.”
“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 statement noted.
Meanwhile, the Italian media reported Pacino reached Rome in a private jet on Sunday.