"A host of Hollywood celebrities will meet Pope Leo on Saturday, a gathering Vatican observers say is aimed at giving some star power to the pontiff, who is the first US pope in the history of the Catholic church. Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Adam Scott are among the actors who will join a special audience with Leo at his Apostolic Palace residence, along with the Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller and Gus Van Sant."
"Leo, 70, has been in the role for just over six months and is considered to be a more mild-mannered, low-key operator than his charismatic but often divisive predecessor, the late Pope Francis. Leo doesn't have the same charisma as Francis, who was always giving catchy one-liners, said Hendro Munsterman, the Vatican correspondent for the Dutch newspaper Nederlands Dagblad. Leo is a listener, very quiet and modest, which has its own charm. But he is also a product that has to be created."
A host of Hollywood celebrities will meet Pope Leo at his Apostolic Palace residence, including actors Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Adam Scott, and directors Spike Lee, George Miller and Gus Van Sant. The Vatican says the pope seeks to deepen dialogue with the world of cinema and explore how artistic creativity can support the church's mission and promote human values. The pope named four favourite films: The Sound of Music; It's a Wonderful Life; Ordinary People; and Life Is Beautiful. The meeting is linked to the jubilee of artists and the church's holy year. Commentators say the event also aims to broaden the pope's public profile beyond Catholic media.
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