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The Star
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood star to meet Pope Leo XIV
In Italy for production of an upcoming film about the Maserati auto empire, Al Pacino (left) had an official audience with the new American pontiff at the Vatican on Monday. Photos: TNS, AP Al Pacino is still having career firsts — at age 85. The Academy Award winner became the first movie star to meet with Pope Leo XIV. In Italy for production of an upcoming film about the Maserati auto empire, Pacino had an official audience with the new American pontiff at the Vatican on Monday. In a statement, film producer Andrea Iervolino, wrote: 'We are honoured to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film Maserati: The Brothers, including Oscar winner actor Al Pacino and the film's producer Andrea Iervolino. 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, (centered) around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good." On his Instagram Stories, the filmmaker also posted a photo with The Godfather star and the pope as they 'donated a scale model of a Maserati' in honour of the movie. Pacino, who was raised Catholic, reportedly arrived in Rome by private jet from his hometown of New York City over the weekend. For his new role, the Devil's Advocate actor will reportedly portray Vincenzo Vaccaro, an early investor in the Italy-based luxury car company. Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, Andy Garcia and Italian singer and actor Michele Morrone are also attached to the film, directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
News18
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Manasvi Mamgai Greets Pope Leo XIV With Folded Hands; Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Pictures from the meeting with the Pope were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. Former Miss India Manasvi Mamgai met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome recently. She was also accompanied by Hollywood veteran Al Pacino and producer Andrea Iervolino. The meeting marked a significant moment, potentially being the first documented official audience between a film star and the Pope. Pictures from the meeting were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. In one of the pictures, Manasvi was seen shaking hands with the Pope. Another picture featured the diva posing with Al Pacino and others. It should be noted that the meeting took place ahead of the upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers," a biopic about Italy's legendary Maserati family, the shooting of which is currently underway in Rome. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Andy Garcia. Manasvi is one of the producers of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) Following their meeting with the Pope, Iervolino also issued a statement, which stated, 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good." Who Is Manasvi Mamgai? Manasvi Mamgai is an Indian model, actress, producer, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on October 10, 1989, in New Delhi, she gained prominence after winning the Femina Miss India World 2010 title and represented India at the Miss World 2010 pageant. Manasvi's career boasts several significant achievements. She secured the Elite Model Look India 2006 title, which facilitated her debut at the Lakme Fashion Week. She also clinched the Miss Tourism International 2008 title. Manasvi entered Bollywood in 2014 with the film Action Jackson opposite Ajay Devgn. In 2023, she appeared in the series The Trial. She also participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17 as a wildcard contestant in 2023. Location : Rome, Italy First Published: June 17, 2025, 19:17 IST
India Gazette
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Actor Al Pacino meets Pope Leo XIV
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Oscar winner Al Pacino met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the meeting has been reportedly marked as the first official audience between the first American Pope and a movie star, as per Variety Al Pacino was joined by the team of his upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers' for the meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The film is directed by Robert Moresco and produced by Andrea Iervolino. 'We are honored to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' including Oscar winner actor Al Pacino and the film's producer Andrea Iervolino,' Iervolino said in a statement as quoted by Variety. The producer shared the details of their meeting with American Pope and wrote that it was centred around 'shared values' of the Catholic Church and the film 'Maserati: The Brothers'. He wrote, 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good,' as quoted in the report of Variety. Lervolino continued, 'These values, which Pope Leo XIV has consistently emphasized in his recent messages to the world, resonate deeply with the story of the Maserati brothers: a family whose legacy was built not only on innovation and excellence but on profound mutual respect, solidarity and a shared vision,' as quoted in Variety. Pacino, according to Italian press reports, arrived in Rome by private jet from New York on Sunday. According to Variety, Pacino joined the cast of the Bobby Moresco-directed 'Maserati: The Brothers' in May. He plays the role of Vincenzo Vaccaro, a businessman who invested in the company's early days. The film is being shot in Italy. The movie also stars Michele Morrone, Salvatore Esposito, Lorenzo De Moor, Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Jessica Alba in the prominent roles. (ANI)
India Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Al Pacino becomes first actor to meet Pope Leo XIV
Hollywood legend Al Pacino made history on Monday as he became the first actor to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The 85-year-old icon is currently in Italy filming 'Maserati: The Brothers'.Pacino was accompanied by the film's producer, Andrea Iervolino, during the private audience with the a statement reported by Deadline, Iervolino shared that the meeting was "a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centred around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film - family unity, love, compassion, and the importance of contributing to the common good."advertisement Check out the pictures shared on a fan page here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrea Iervolino Real FP (@andreaiervolinorealfp)He further noted that the Pope's values closely mirror those of the Maserati brothers, on whom the film is based - a family whose legacy was founded not only on innovation and excellence but also on deep mutual respect, solidarity, and a shared out a video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrea Iervolino Real FP (@andreaiervolinorealfp)Directed by Oscar-winner Bobby Moresco, 'Maserati: The Brothers' will feature Al Pacino as businessman Vincenzo Vaccaro, an early investor in the iconic Italian luxury car brand. The film also stars Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, and Andy Garcia in key was last seen in the horror thriller 'The Ritual'.
Euronews
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Euronews
Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood celebrity to meet Pope Leo XIV
Al Pacino has become the first major Hollywood celebrity to have an official audience with the newly elected pope, Pope Leo XIV. The star of The Godfather and Serpico met the pontiff at the Vatican on Monday. The veteran actor, 85, is currently in Italy shooting Maserati: The Brothers, a biopic starring co-stars Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Jessica Alba, about the automobile moguls who shaped the luxury sports car industry. 'We are honored to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' including Oscar winner actor Al Pacino and the film's producer Andrea Iervolino,' Iervolino said in a statement. 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good. The statement continued: 'These values, which Pope Leo XIV has consistently emphasized in his recent messages to the world, resonate deeply with the story of the Maserati brothers: a family whose legacy was built not only on innovation and excellence but on profound mutual respect, solidarity and a shared vision.' Pope Leo XIV was elected last month and is the first Pontiff from the United States of America. He is also the first member of the Augustinian Order to be Pope.
