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.