Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes singer-song writer to Vatican

Bob Dylan, the American singer-songwriter, visited Pope Leo at the Vatican on Wednesday while taking a break from concert dates in Italy. The pope had previously quoted lyrics from one of Dylan's unreleased songs in a 2026 book. During the visit, the two exchanged gifts.

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Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

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Bob Dylan blows in for meeting with Pope Leo at Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes Bob Dylan to the Vatican in a brief visit

America MagazineLean Left· 22h ago

Two Bobs from the Midwest: When Bob Dylan met Pope Leo

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Bob Dylan and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican, exchange gifts

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Bob the poet, meet Bob the priest: Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican

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Bob the poet, meet Bob the priest: Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 11h ago

Bob Dylan met Pope Leo and the internet can't get over the rocker's outfit

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Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

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AleteiaLean Right· 9h ago

Bob Dylan, Pope Leo, and a rather unlikely duet

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes singer-songwriter Bob Dylan to Vatican

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Bob Dylan Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican

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Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

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Pope Leo welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican while rock legend tours in Italy

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Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome

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