Rock musician Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV in a reported encounter that several outlets describe as making Smith “giddy.” The articles say Smith met the pope on Friday and reacted with visible excitement, at times appearing nearly at a loss for words. ABC News, The Independent, the Winnipeg Free Press, and The Washington Times all frame the meeting as unexpected and highlight Smith’s enthusiasm, including her greeting of the pope as well as comments indicating she was emotional or overwhelmed by the moment. The coverage is largely centered on Smith’s reaction and the fact that the meeting took place, with no consistent additional details across sources about the context of the meeting, such as the event location, formal agenda, or whether Smith spoke publicly afterward. Overall, the reports agree that Smith and Pope Leo XIV meet, and that Smith describes or is portrayed as being enthusiastic and moved by the encounter.