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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says "Hi"
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the meeting can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including Smith's past interactions with the Vatican and her connections to previous popes.
A meeting took place between rock legend Patti Smith and Pope Leo XIV. Smith was visibly excited during the encounter. Details of the meeting are limited, but it is known that Smith greeted the pope with a soft "Hi" as she sat down across from him.
She was wearing a crucifix necklace and her signature braided hair. Further information about the meeting can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including Smith's past interactions with the Vatican and her connections to previous popes.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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