From Billboard · Hannah Dailey · · 40s
Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV
Bob Dylan and Pope Leo XIV share a private Vatican meeting, sparking music and faith connections.
In brief
Bob Dylan and Pope Leo XIV share a private Vatican meeting, sparking music and faith connections. Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on November 4 for a brief handshake and exchange, with the pope giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan returning a copy of his memoir. Originally reported by Billboard.
Vatican Meeting
Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday, November 4.
Handshake Photo
The two shared an Instagram photo of them shaking hands with the pope smiling in white robes.
Gift Exchange
Pope Leo XIV gave Dylan a rosary, and Dylan returned a copy of his Chronicles: Volume One.
The big picture
Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on November 4 for a brief handshake and exchange, with the pope giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan returning a copy of his memoir.
