Matthew McConaughey meets Pope Leo XIV at general audience

American actor Matthew McConaughey met Pope Leo XIV and visited the US Embassy to the Holy See.

McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, attended Wednesday’s general audience with Pope Leo XIV. Following the audience, the Pope greeted the couple and had a brief exchange with them.

At the US Embassy, McConaughey had a “meaningful exchange” with Fr Paolo Benanti, an AI ethicist and theologian, according to an August 5 social media post by the embassy.

“They discussed spirituality and how best to include artists in the conversation around the future of AI,” the post said, adding: “We are grateful for the opportunity to foster such thoughtful dialogue on how emerging technologies are changing creative industries.”