Actress/director Angelina Jolie met the Pope at the Vatican on Thursday. Brad Pitt’s wife and mother of his six children held a special screening of her movie UNBROKEN.
Jolie was invited to show Pope Francis her film, which focuses on the story of Olympian-turned-war hero Louis Zamperini, and she also enjoyed a private audience with the Catholic leader.
The Oscar winner released a statement to US Magazine saying, “Being invited with my film to the Vatican is an honor and a great tribute to the story that I have told in Unbroken. The story of the hero Louis a great example of strength and forgiveness.”
A statement from Universal Pictures Italia added, “Pope Francis, aware of the incredible life story of Louis Zamperini, graciously welcomed the opportunity to view the film.”