The American actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone (77 years old), world famous for playing iconic characters such as Rocky and Rambo, went to the Vatican this Friday with his family - his wife Jennifer, his three daughters and his brother Frank - to be received at Audience by Pope Francis.
During the reception, moments of closeness and camaraderie were experienced. "We have grown up with your films," the pontiff told Stallone, who smiled gratefully, clenched his fists, challenged in response, and joked with him: "Ready to box?" To which the Pope responded with a smile and repeated the gesture, as can be seen in a video broadcast by Vatican News. A unique moment that will remain in the memory of Stallone and his family.
In addition to his meeting at the Vatican, Stallone has been the center of attention in Italy in recent days, as he received the keys and honorary citizenship of Gioia del Colle in Bari, a town in southern Italy. This place has a special meaning for the actor, because it was from here that his grandparents left for the United States in search of new opportunities. In a gesture of gratitude, Stallone celebrated his new citizenship on the balcony of City Hall wearing a scarf from the local Bari soccer club, according to local media.
It is not the first time that Stallone visits the Vatican; Last year he had the opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel, sharing images of his visit on his social networks.
