A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV
Summary
Patti Smith, a famous rock singer, met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and was visibly excited. They shared a long conversation, reflecting their shared backgrounds and interests in music, art, and hopes for the future.Key Facts
- Patti Smith met Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.
- Smith is not Catholic but admires Pope Francis for his kindness and humanity.
- Smith has a friendship with Rev. Antonio Spadaro, a Vatican culture official, who was with her at the meeting.
- The meeting felt like an old friendship, with discussions about memories, music, and dreams.
- Smith performed at a Vatican event earlier this year marking Pope Leo’s election anniversary.
- Smith previously met Pope Francis in 2013 and sang for him in 2014.
- Pope Leo XIV also recently attended a concert by tenor Andrea Bocelli.
- The meeting took place in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy.
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