Posted on 06/16/2025 5:42:07 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Al Pacino became the first movie star to meet Pope Leo XIV - but his fashion choices overshadowed the historic meet up.
The legendary actor, 85, was in the Vatican on Monday meeting Pope Leo XIV.
Al was pictured with the new pope - who hails from the US - on behalf of his film Maserati: The Brothers - with the film's producer Andrea Iervolino also on hand.
The star's unkempt appearance - including an unshaven beard and untucked button up shirt - was the topic of discussion on X, formerly Twitter.
'And no one told him to shave and comb his hair?' one fan wrote on X, while another asked why his shirt was 'untucked?'
'Dude Al is looking rough,' a fan tweeted.
Many noted that the pictures of the Al and Pope meetup seemed like it could be a plot for Godfather 3.
One fan posed an interesting question.
'I wonder who is more starstruck,' they asked.
'Al Pacino meeting the new Pope. Such hair! Looking good for 85, but still looking 85. Well, that's life,' another wrote.
'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,' Andrea told The Hollywood Reporter.
Adding that the meeting with the Pope was 'a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration.'
The producer said they spoke about their '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.'
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Probably didn’t even bother to brush his TOOTH!
Before I read it I thought it would be “off the plane, then off with my pants.”
He should have dressed like those Swiss Guards at the Vatican.
Just don’t let Pacino go the bathroom without an escort.
My goodness. Al looks like he woke up this morning lying under a park bench. And was found by his Press Agent after a long search.
“Get in the car, Al! You are due to meet The Pope in eight minutes! We got no time for nothing. I got half a stick of Juicy Fruit Gum for you. That’s all! Get in the car and buckle up, if you can manage that.”
Pacino in the Godfathers...wow was he handsome fellow in those.
And a young Mickey Rourke. Both very handsome fellows in their prime.
The cheese has done slid off of his cracker.
CC
“I’m Prayin Here!!!.....”
He has on sneakers with coat and tie! Who does he think he is, David Letterman? What slobs they both are! ;-)
I know nothing about Mr. Pacino’s political views and that’s because he deliberately does not advertise them or lecture anybody. He has my respect for that.
It’s hard to find sneakers that fit just so.
When you find them - you stick with them.
Eventually, Al’s people will just say he was made up for a role that was due to start filming immediately after his time with The Pope. “Yeah, that’s the ticket!”
“Swimmin’ pools, movie stars.”
We’ve got a star-struck Pope? And Pacino is the best he can summon to his side?
Were Clint Eastwood or Chuck Norris even ASKED? ;)
He acts like an elderly Biden.
Yes, I know that he keeps his mouth shut about politics. I agree with you. I respect him for that. Besides, I was just joshing. ;-)
Al Pacino at least gave great entertainment over decades. Biden just ruined the country.
He’s an arteeeest. Give him a break (sarc).
I was wondering why there was a problem, then i saw your picture. He obviously needs a fulltime keeper.
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