The Hollywood star concluded his time in Rome with a special audience at the Apostolic Palace, where he was welcomed by Pope Leo XIV. However, it didn't take long for reactions to surface across social media. In a scene more fitting for a screenplay than real life, Robert De Niro — the legendary two-time Academy Award winner — brought his signature gravitas to the Apostolic Palace in Rome, Italy, for a meeting that has since sparked both awe and outrage online. On the quiet morning of November 7, 2025, inside the stately Sala del Tronetto, the actor was personally welcomed by Pope Leo XIV in a moment dripping with formality and reverence. The Pope himself broke the silence first, warmly saying, "Good morning! It's a pleasure to meet you!" to which the Hollywood star, never one to miss a b
Robert De Niro Visits the Vatican for a Meeting with Pope Leo
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