Al Pacino becomes the first Hollywood star to meet the American Pope

Monday, Al Pacino and the producer of the film Maserati: The Brothers, Andrea Iervolino, spoke with Pope Leon XIV in the Vatican.

Passing through Italy for the shooting of the biopic on the brothers Maseratiwhere he plays a small role, Al Pacino met on Monday Léon XIVthe first American pope in history, in the Vatican. According to the Italian press, the actor of Godfather and Scarface arrived in Rome by private plane from New York.

Maserati: The Brothers is produced by Bobby MoreroAl Pacino embodies Vincenzo Vaccarothe businessman who supported the Maserati family and invested in the beginnings of the company. The continuation of the cast – which did not participate in this interview with the sovereign pontiff – includes Anthony Hopkins,, Andy Garcia,, Jessica Alba,, Michele Morrone And Esposito Salvatore.

“”We are honored to announce that this morning, his holiness Pope Leo XIV received in private audience at the Holy See, the Maserati film team: The Brothers, including the Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino and the producer Andrea Iervolino“Said Iervolino in a press release (via Viarety).

“” “This meeting was a moment of deep spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered on shared values ​​which are at the heart of the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good. “

He continues:

“”These values, which Pope Leo XIV has always stressed in his recent messages in the world, resonates deeply with the history of the Maserati brothers: a family whose inheritance was built not only on innovation and excellence, but on deep mutual respect, solidarity and a shared vision. “

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