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Bob Dylan visits Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, exchange gifts

First reported by ABC News Latest report 6 sources
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Summary of 6 reports

Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace during a break from his Italian tour. The two exchanged gifts: the Pope gave Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented the Pope with a copy of his autobiography, 'Chronicles: Volume One.' The Vatican characterized the visit as brief.

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  1. ABC News

    Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican (opens ABC News in a new tab)

    Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Pope Leo XIV welcomes Bob Dylan to the Vatican in a brief visit (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)

    Leo gave Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented the pope with a copy of his autobiography, "Chronicles: Volume One."

  3. Times of India

    Pope Leo XIV meets Bob Dylan at the Vatican (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    Pope Leo XIV met renowned American musician Bob Dylan at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace last week. Dylan, currently on his 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' tour in Italy, exchanged gifts with the Pope. The Pontiff gifted Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented him with…

  4. NPR

    Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican (opens NPR in a new tab)

    The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.

  5. Evening Standard

    Bob Dylan presents Pope with copy of autobiography during meeting at Vatican (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Leo hosted the singer-songwriter at his official residence, the Apostolic Palace, on Wednesday.

  6. NBC News

    Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican (opens NBC News in a new tab)

    The great American songwriter Bob Dylan met the great American Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and exchanged gifts. The Pope previously quoted one of Dylan’s lyrics in a book published by the Vatican.

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