Lou Ferrigno meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

Actor Lou Ferrigno, known for his role as the Marvel character The Incredible Hulk in the 1977–1982 television series, met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno described the meeting as a lifelong dream, noting his background in a Catholic Italian family with roots in the Amalfi region.

During the encounter following the Pope's general audience, Ferrigno posed for photographers by mimicking his famous on-screen transformation gesture. The retired professional bodybuilder expressed appreciation for the Pope's message, stating that the world needs leaders focused on kindness and peace amidst global turmoil.