ROME (WWNY) - An invitation to meet with the pope goes out to Hollywood, including Watertown native and star of the trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, Viggo Mortensen.

Pope Leo has expressed his desire to deep dialogue with the world of cinema, exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the church and promotion of human values.

In a conversation with 7 News on Friday, Mortensen said the invitation was unexpected and he’s looking forward to the experience.

“I was very surprised. The encounter will be tomorrow morning here in Rome, where I’ve just arrived. The previous pope, Francis, was a fan of the same Argentine soccer team I grew up with and am a fan of, San Lorenzo. He blessed an interfaith chapel I donated to that club not long before he ascended from

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