Gad Elmaleh reveals his meeting with Pope Francis

This Friday, December 23, Gad Elmaleh had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis within the Vatican itself. A moving encounter for the one whose film Stay a bit is still in the room.

Comedian and actor, Gad Elmaleh is also a director. After coconut in 2009 and 10 Minutes in America in 2014, he released a new film at the end of 2022. In Stay a bit, in theaters since Wednesday November 16, he plays his own role, just like his father (David Elmaleh) and his mother (Régime Elmaleh), to whom he sometimes had to lie for the purposes of filming. After several years in the United States, he announces that he is returning to France to find his relatives, but in reality, he is returning to his country to change his religion. This Friday, December 23, the actor who converted to Catholicism was able to meet Pope Francis.

“A moment that will remain etched in my heart”

This is a highlight for the actor. Gad Elmaleh was able to personally meet Pope Francis this Friday, December 23. “Today, December 23, 2022, I had the honor and immense joy of meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican. A moment that will remain etched in my heart and my memory…“, he began by writing on his Instagram account. “After projecting images of Stay a bit, we discussed brotherhood between peoples and interreligious dialogue. I was very touched by this great, simple, humble and radiant man. A great inspiration whatever our religion. A moment of sharing, love and humor. Happy holidays to everyone“, concluded the interpreter of Pet.

Gad Elmaleh faced with a message from his parents: “It is very moving“

Gad Elmaleh was a guest in the loft ofAs an aside on Canal+ on November 14 for the release of his film, which he shot with his parents. Proud to have worked with their son, they sent him a touching message “There was no better idea. Everything was natural“, indicates his father before his mother admits that it would have been “difficult to go elsewhere” to shoot. David Elmaleh takes the floor again. “He had a very good idea. At first we panicked, we saw this huge organization, but he was able to calm us down and give us little examples to play. He was great“, he declares before making a special request: “Gad, think of us for the next film. We want to continue with you”. Amused by this last remark, the father of two children is also very touched. “It is very moving. That’s great“, he says. He continues: “Humor is a language in my family. It’s a way of saying things, there, I see it even more. It’s a lot of modesty.“