<p>One of Hollywood's biggest-ever action stars Sylvester Stallone found himself in an unexpected 'sparring match' with none other than the Pope himself&nbsp;during his recent visit to the Vatican City. The Hollywood star, accompanied by his wife Jennifer Flavin and their three adult daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet, as well as his brother Frank, paid a visit to the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, where he had the unique opportunity to meet Pope Francis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>You can watch the video of the encounter above.</p>

<p>With a lighthearted jest, Stallone exclaimed, "Ready? We box," before raising his fists in a manner reminiscent of a seasoned prizefighter.</p>

<p>To the surprise and delight of those present, Pope Francis, appearing in his traditional white robe and skullcap, gamely reciprocated by mimicking a boxing stance.</p>

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One of Hollywood's biggest-ever action stars Sylvester Stallone found himself in an unexpected 'sparring match' with none other than the Pope himself during his recent visit to the Vatican City.

One of Hollywood's biggest-ever action stars Sylvester Stallone found himself in an unexpected 'sparring match' with none other than the Pope himself during his recent visit to the Vatican City. The Hollywood star, accompanied by his wife Jennifer Flavin and their three adult daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet, as well as his brother Frank, paid a visit to the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, where he had the unique opportunity to meet Pope Francis. Pope Francis meets with American actor Sylvester Stallone and his family at a private audience in the Vatican. pic.twitter.com/f9tLUScwfj — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) September 8, 2023 × You can watch the video of the encounter above. With a lighthearted jest, Stallone exclaimed, "Ready? We box," before raising his fists in a manner reminiscent of a seasoned prizefighter. To the surprise and delight of those present, Pope Francis, appearing in his traditional white robe and skullcap, gamely reciprocated by mimicking a boxing stance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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