‘We grew up with your movies’ – Pope Francis had a meeting with the family of Sylvester Stallone



Basilica of Saint Peter Image: Hristova ViolinaHollywood actor Sylvester Stallone traveled to Rome and the Vatican a day after touring his ancestral home in Puglia. Pope Francis granted him a private audience. He was joined by his well-known musician brother Frank, his wife Jennifer Flavin, and their three daughters.Brothers Sylvester and Frank Stallone in Puglia, where they became honorary citizens of Gioia del Colle Photo: Instagram/officialslystalloneIn Puglia, the brothers Sylvester and Frank Stallone were made honorary citizens of Gioia del Colle. Image: officialslystallone on Instagram”We grew up with your movies,” the Pope exclaimed, and the actor answered, “Are you ready to box?” On the other hand, observers pointed out that the Pope is 86 years old, while the actor is 77.Last year, Sylvester Stallone also paid a visit to the Sistine Chapel while in the Vatican. Then, as he posted on Instagram, he was seen grinning and holding two enormous chains of keys while opening “all possible doors of the entire Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel”. He continued by saying he was pleased to have given one of his stunning daughters the name Sistine.Sylvester Stallone last year with the keys to the Vatican Museums Photo: Instagram/officialslystalloneLast year, Sylvester Stallone held the keys to the Vatican Museums. Image: officialslystallone on InstagramRocky traveled to Italy the previous year to promote his recently launched Paramount series. Those who are aware of the situation say that he is there to get the Pope’s special blessing.

© 2023