Pope Leo to host Hollywood icons Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee throughout particular occasion on the Vatican | EUROtoday

Approximately three dozen Hollywood stars, together with Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, and Adam Scott, will meet Pope Leo on the Vatican this weekend, it was introduced on Monday.

Oscar-winning administrators Spike Lee, George Miller, and Gus Van Sant will be part of the particular viewers with Leo, the primary US Pope.

The Vatican said the pontiff “has expressed his desire to deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema… exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.”

While papal occasions usually function high-ranking Catholic cardinals, such an meeting of Hollywood figures is uncommon.

However, the late Pope Francis hosted comedians like Conan O’Brien, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon on the Vatican in June 2024.

Among others set to participate in Saturday’s occasion with Leo are actors Alison Brie, Dave Franco, and Viggo Mortensen and administrators Joanna Hogg, Tony Kaye and Julie Taymor.

Ahead of the brand new occasion, the Vatican shared 4 of the pope’s favorite movies: It’s a Wonderful Life, The Sound of Music, Ordinary People and Life Is Beautiful.

Saturday’s occasion is being organised by the Vatican’s tradition workplace as a part of the Church’s ongoing Holy Year.

The new occasion comes as Pope Leo XIV, the primary American head of the Catholic Church, just lately hosted Robert De Niro on the Vatican.

The Oscar-winner wished to conclude his 48-hour go to to Rome with a handshake from the Pope and posed for photographs.

“Rome is more than a city; it’s a living work of art,” De Niro mentioned to Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who introduced him with the Capitoline Wolfthe town’s highest honour.

The protagonist of legendary movies — together with The Godfatherfor which he even discovered the Sicilian accent — accepted the award with emotion: “To be recognised here, in a place that has given so much to the world of culture, cinema, and beauty, is truly moving…”

The actor added: “My family has roots in Italy, so this recognition holds a very special meaning for me.”