From Vanity Fair · Alfredo Toriello · · 1m 20s
Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo in Black Hoodie
Bob Dylan wears a black hoodie to meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, sparking comparisons to Star Wars and Assassin’s Creed.
In brief
Bob Dylan wears a black hoodie to meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, sparking comparisons to Star Wars and Assassin’s Creed. Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City wearing a black hoodie and polka-dot tie, exchanging gifts during a private 10-minute meeting. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Dylan's Milan Concert
The singer performed in near darkness at Milan's Unipol Dome with a black hood covering his face.
Dylan's Hooded Appearance
Dylan wore a black hood for over an hour and a half during his Milan concert, intentionally distancing himself from the audience.
Pope Leo XIV's Meeting
Pope Leo XIV met Bob Dylan in Vatican City on November 4, 2026, with Dylan dressed in a black hoodie and polka-dot tie.
Vatican Escort
Andrea Monda and Reverend Antonio Spadaro escorted Dylan to the meeting, completing the iconic tableau.
Dylan's Spiritual Journey
Dylan has embarked on a spiritual journey that brought him closer to the Christian faith, citing a 1963 protest song by him.
“Go Away You Bomb”
Gift Exchange
The Pope gave Dylan a rosary, and Dylan reciprocated with a signed copy of Chronicles, Volume One.
Hooded Meeting
Dylan kept his hood on during the 10-minute meeting, turning a gesture of artistic consistency into a defensive maneuver for outsiders.
The essence
Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City wearing a black hoodie and polka-dot tie, exchanging gifts during a private 10-minute meeting.
