Pope Leo is set to host a Hollywood gathering at the Vatican.

The Chicago-born pontiff — who is also the first pope from the U.S. — will be holding a special audience at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Saturday morning to be attended by dozens of stars including Cate Blanchett , Chris Pine , Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco and Monica Bellucci, the Vatican has announced.

Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.

The pope “has expressed his desire to deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema… exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church

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