Pope Leo XIV held an audience this morning with the world of cinema at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican. Among the many guests were Cate Blanchett, Sergio Castellitto, Monica Bellucci, Viggo Mortensen, Emir Kusturica, Chris Pine, and Spike Lee. | EWTN Vatican

The beautiful moment the Greek Ambassador to the Vatican presents her credentials to Pope Leo XIV. On November 15, 2025, Greece’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Despina Poulou, was received at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony marked the official beginning of her mandate as Greece’s representative to the Vatican. Diplomatic sources noted that her tenure will focus on deepening cultural ties, interfaith dialogue, and collaboration on global humanitarian initiatives.

Pope Leo XIV met today at the Vatican with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who brought a Chicago craft beer named “Da Pope” — a new release from Burning Bush Brewery. The four-pack of American mild ale paid tribute to the Pope’s Chicago roots as the first U.S. pontiff. Smiling as he accepted the gift, Pope Leo said: “We’ll put that in the fridge.” | EWTN Vatican