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Matthew McConaughey meets Pope Leo XIV

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Matthew McConaughey met Pope Leo XIV Wedneday at a St. Peter’s Basilica service. After McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, attended the pope’s weekly audience in Vatican City, the pair was greeted by the pope while he made his way through the church to speak with attendants.

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  1. People

    Matthew and Camila McConaughey Meet Pope Leo at the Vatican, Plus Jason Sudeikis and More (opens People)

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    From Malibu to London, see what your favorite stars are up to

  2. Aleteia

    Matthew McConaughey’s latest leading role? Vatican visitor (opens Aleteia)

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    Every so often, amid the steady stream of pilgrims visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, a familiar face appears. This week it was Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who greeted Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey.

  3. The Brunswick News

    Matthew McConaughey meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican audience (opens The Brunswick News)

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    DALLAS — Texan actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, met with Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff's weekly public audience at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, according to a social media post from Catholic News Service on…

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    Pope Leo XIV meets with Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Pope Leo XIV met Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey in St. Peter's Basilica.

  5. Deseret News

    Matthew McConaughey meets Pope Leo XIV (opens Deseret News)

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    Matthew McConaughey met Pope Leo XIV Wedneday at a St. Peter’s Basilica service. After McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, attended the pope’s weekly audience in Vatican City, the pair was greeted by the pope while he made his way through the church to speak with attendants.

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