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.
Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.
Pope Leo wore his usual white vestments. Bob Dylan visited the Vatican in a hooded sweatshirt and polka-dot tie. There was no singing.
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door
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