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Bob Dylan visits Pope Leo at the Vatican

Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo at the Vatican City, exchanging gifts during a brief encounter. Dylan presented the Pope with a copy of his autobiography, "Chronicles: Volume One," while Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary. The Pope, who is familiar with Dylan's music, had previously quoted from one of Dylan's unpublished protest songs in his book. AI

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Bob Dylan visits Pope Leo at the Vatican

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

    Bob Dylan came knockin’ on Pope Leo’s door on Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan presentin…