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Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith

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Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. Patti Smith is not Catholic.

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8 sources Jul 31, 2026

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  1. Jul 31, 4:39 AM Rome Reports Leo XIV receives American singer Patti Smith at the Vatican – VIDEO
  2. Jul 31, 4:37 AM Vatican News Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith
  3. Jul 31, 6:32 AM National Catholic Reporter Pope Leo meets rock icon Patti Smith at the Vatican
  4. Jul 31, 8:16 AM America A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV
  5. Jul 31, 8:34 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
  6. Jul 31, 9:20 AM Crux A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says ‘Hi’
  7. Jul 31, 8:34 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
  8. Jul 31, 10:51 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Receives Patti Smith at Vatican

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