Al Pacino recently made history by becoming the first major celebrity to have an official audience with the newly elected Pope. The 85-year-old actor met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during his visit to Italy, where he is filming a movie about the Maserati car moguls.

During the meeting, the film's producer, Andrea Iervolino, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity. The delegation from the film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' which included Al Pacino and Andrea Iervolino, had a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Holy See. The interaction was described as a moment of deep spiritual and cultural inspiration, focusing on shared values such as family unity, love, compassion, and contributing to the common good.

The values highlighted during the meeting align with the themes of the film, which revolves around the story of the Maserati brothers. The family's legacy is characterized by innovation, excellence, mutual respect, solidarity, and a shared vision, all of which Pope Leo XIV has emphasized in his recent messages to the world.

A photo shared with Variety captured the moment when Iervolino presented the pontiff with a commemorative model car in a glass case, with Pacino observing the exchange. In the movie, Pacino portrays Vincenzo Vaccaro, an early investor in the Maserati company. The film also features Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, and Jessica Alba.

Despite being raised Catholic by his Italian parents in 1940s New York, Pacino's faith was tested when he had a near-death experience while battling Covid-19 in 2020. In his 2024 memoir, 'Sonny Boy,' Pacino reflected on the incident, stating that he believes there is nothing beyond this life.

On a separate occasion, Pope Leo XIV addressed a crowd at the White Sox ballpark in Chicago via video during a mass held in his honor. A native of Illinois and a devoted fan of the baseball team, the pope has strong ties to Chicago.