Pope Leo Welcomes Bob Dylan
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV on Nov 4 received Bob Dylan in the Vatican at an audience for which the US folk music legend wore a black hooded sweater.
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Leo had quoted from an unpublished protest song Dylan penned in 1963, “Go Away You Bomb,” in his 2026 book “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift.”
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Pope Leo XIV received Bob Dylan at the Vatican on November 4, where the musician wore a black hooded sweater during their meeting. The brief encounter included light conversation and gifts: Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary while Dylan presented his autobiography to the pope. This is not the first time Dylan has met with a pontiff; he previously performed for John Paul II in Bologna in 1997.
Pope receives black-clad musician Bob Dylan at Vatican →Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday during a break between concert dates in Italy. During their brief meeting, Pope Leo presented Dylan with a rosary and received a copy of his autobiography “Chronicles: Volume One.” Vatican officials noted that Dylan expressed interest in speaking privately with the pope, highlighting connections between Dylan’s music and Christian theology.
Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican →Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo at the Vatican during a concert tour stop in Italy. The meeting was brief; Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented the pope with his autobiography "Chronicles: Volume One." Pope Leo had previously referenced an unpublished 1963 protest song by Dylan called “Go Away You Bomb” in his book "Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift," indicating familiarity with the singer's work.
Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican →Pope Leo XIV welcomed Bob Dylan to the Vatican on November 4, 2026, during one of Dylan's concert stops in Italy. The meeting was brief; Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary and received a copy of Dylan’s autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One.” Vatican officials noted that the pope quoted an unpublished Dylan song about nuclear disarmament in his recent book, highlighting the cultural and spiritual connection between the…
Pope Leo welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican while rock legend tours in Italy →Pope Leo XIV hosted Bob Dylan at the Apostolic Palace in Rome on Wednesday during Dylan’s Italian tour stop. Dylan, 85, wore nearly all black while Pope Leo wore traditional white vestments. The brief meeting included gifts exchanged: a rosary from the Pope and Dylan's autobiography from him. This visit follows Dylan's performance the next day at Palazzo dello Sport as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. Notably…
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV on Nov 4 received Bob Dylan in the Vatican at an audience for which the US folk music legend wore a black hooded sweater.
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5 Nov Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in RomePope Leo XIV hosted Bob Dylan at the Apostolic Palace in Rome on Wednesday during Dylan’s Italian tour stop. Dylan, 85, wore nearly all black while Pope Leo wore traditional white vestments. The brief meeting included gifts exchanged: a rosary from the Pope and Dylan's autobiography from him. This visit follows Dylan's performance the next day at Palazzo dello Sport as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. Notably…BBC
4 Nov Pope Leo welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican while rock legend tours in ItalyPope Leo XIV welcomed Bob Dylan to the Vatican on November 4, 2026, during one of Dylan's concert stops in Italy. The meeting was brief; Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary and received a copy of Dylan’s autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One.” Vatican officials noted that the pope quoted an unpublished Dylan song about nuclear disarmament in his recent book, highlighting the cultural and spiritual connection between the…New York Post
4 Nov Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to VaticanBob Dylan visited Pope Leo at the Vatican during a concert tour stop in Italy. The meeting was brief; Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented the pope with his autobiography "Chronicles: Volume One." Pope Leo had previously referenced an unpublished 1963 protest song by Dylan called “Go Away You Bomb” in his book "Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift," indicating familiarity with the singer's work.South China Morning Post
4 Nov Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to VaticanBob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday during a break between concert dates in Italy. During their brief meeting, Pope Leo presented Dylan with a rosary and received a copy of his autobiography “Chronicles: Volume One.” Vatican officials noted that Dylan expressed interest in speaking privately with the pope, highlighting connections between Dylan’s music and Christian theology.ABC News (US)
4 Nov Pope receives black-clad musician Bob Dylan at VaticanPope Leo XIV received Bob Dylan at the Vatican on November 4, where the musician wore a black hooded sweater during their meeting. The brief encounter included light conversation and gifts: Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary while Dylan presented his autobiography to the pope. This is not the first time Dylan has met with a pontiff; he previously performed for John Paul II in Bologna in 1997.The Straits Times
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