# Six Other Musicians Who’ve Had an Audience With Pope Leo

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/six-other-musicians-whove-had-an-audience-with-pope-leo/
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:18:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T21:08:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/lists/pope-leo-6-other-musicians-audience-performance-dylan/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Bob Dylan exchanged his memoir for a rosary during a Vatican audience.
- Pope Leo has met artists including Patti Smith, Bad Bunny and Laura Pausini.
- Vatican events have also featured Andrea Bocelli and other performers.

## Summary

Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV in a private audience at the Vatican, exchanging his memoir for a rosary. The encounter drew attention partly because of Dylan’s distinctive hoodie and the contrast between the two figures, and it highlights the pope’s wider connections with musicians.

Since becoming pope in May 2025, Leo has met or hosted artists from several musical traditions. The article’s examples include Laura Pausini receiving a Global Icon award at the Vatican in November 2025, Patti Smith meeting the pope in July 2026, and Andrea Bocelli performing at events linked to peace and ecology. Bad Bunny also met Leo in Madrid in June 2026; the article additionally mentions Vatican events featuring artists including Pharrell Williams, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson.

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