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

Legendary musician Bob Dylan met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during his concert tour. The meeting highlights a rare intersection between American cultural icons and the Catholic Church leadership.
Why it matters
It underscores the global cultural influence of Bob Dylan and the Vatican's ongoing engagement with high-profile public figures.
VATICAN CITY Bob Dylan came knockin on Pope Leo XIVs door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and…
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