Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, were welcomed by Pope Leo XIV during a Vatican visit on August 5. The meeting lasted only a short time during the Pope's weekly general audience at St. Peter's Basilica.
Although the Texas-born star is not Catholic, Camila is, and they were married in a Catholic ceremony. McConaughey has described himself as a Christian, frequently speaking about gratitude, family, and the search for purpose.
The couple has been spending time in Italy, where Matthew is filming his upcoming Netflix movie 'Positano.'
Pope Leo XIV, who became the first American pope, has continued the Vatican tradition of welcoming visitors from around the world, including well-known figures from entertainment, sports, and the arts.
Click through this gallery for a past and present look at pontiffs meeting personalities.