Russell Crowe met Pope Francis during the General Audience at the Vatican today (19.03.14).
The 'Noah' actor was joined by director Darren Aronofsky and Paramount Pictures vice chairman Rob Moore where they saw the leader of the Catholic Church at 10.30 am in St. Peter's Square, a Universal Studios spokeswoman confirmed to Variety.com.
The pope greeted crowds of people during the event which is open to the public and he stood in an open air jeep often stopping to say a few words.
Crowe wrote on Twitter: "What a privilege , attended the Udienza with the holy father @Pontifex . St.Joesephs day & Fathers Day (sic)"
Before he added: "Ciao Roma, my love for your eternal light just grows deeper. Thank you holy father @Pontifex for the blessing (sic)"
This comes after the pope reportedly cancelled a meeting with the creative team behind 'Noah' which was set for 8.30 am today (19.03.14).
They wanted the pope to lend a blessing to the biblical epic, 'Noah', which is based on the story of Noah's Ark from The Book Of Genesis, prior to the US release at the end of March.
It was believed the Vatican called off the meeting "over concerns word would leak, causing a spectacle as Crowe and Aronofsky landed in Rome."

Lamar Odom is determined to win back Khloé Kardashian.
The 34-year-old basketball player has opened up about his failed marriage to the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star and admits he isn't ready to give up on their relationship, despite her having filed for divorce over three months ago.
He told In Touch magazine: "I want to make it work with Khloé. I'm going to see see Khloé. I'm going to see her soon."
The couple - who were married in 2009 - split list year after a number of women claimed to have had relationships with Lamar at the same time as he was also facing allegations of drug abuse, but after spending a short period of time playing basketball in Spain, he's now back in the US after suffering a back injury and is dedicated to cleaning up his act and winning back his wife.
He added: "I'm focusing on getting better."
Although Khloé's family and friends have reportedly warned the 29-year-old reality star to be careful not to get hurt again, she is said to be considering giving their relationship another chance.
A source said: "He confessed his feelings and cried his heart out to her on the phone.
"She's been avoiding his texts and calls for weeks, but when she heard him pleading with her to take him back, she melted."
Khloé opened up about her struggle with the split yesterday (18.03.14), claiming she hadn't completely come to terms with it.
She told Australia's 2Day FM breakfast show: "It's definitely not anything I'm through. I'm going through it, but I'm not through it."

Pamela Anderson was worried she'd feel "weird" having sex with short hair.
The former 'Baywatch' beauty, who re-married her ex-husband Rick Salomon earlier this year, was concerned she would feel less feminine when making love after chopping off her blonde locks.
Speaking in the April issue of ELLE magazine, she said: "At first I thought I looked like Anderson Cooper or like a Q-tip or something. But now I feel really powerful.
"I have a friend who is an awesome, studly man, and he goes, 'You know, some women cut their hair and it makes them look even more masculine, but you look even more feminine'.
"I thought it would be weird having sex with short hair, but then I kind of got into the mode."
The 46-year-old beauty - who first married Rick in October 2007 before separating less than two months later - is also happy not to be involved in the rock and roll lifestyle anymore after the break down of her marriage to Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee, 51, with whom she has sons Brandon, 17, and Dylan, 16, and divorced in 1998 after three years of marriage.
She explained: "The rock star thing became very destructive, like, wow. I didn't know what I was doing. I just kind of became that thing.
"The hair, that rock-star kind of lifestyle, just living a dream. It kind of took over. It started out very innocent and then I turned into a cartoon character. And I started to feel like a cartoon character."
Although she's moved on, Pamela - who was also briefly married to Kid Rock in 2006 - admits her past still haunts her and she worries about her teenage sons having access to her famous sex tape with Tommy.
She said: "I don't know if they've seen it, but they know about it. They know about everything. Stupid Internet. I don't know why everyone is so impressed with it."

Chris Martin has joined 'The Voice' USA as a mentor.
The Coldplay frontman will have a special advisory role on the show - which has Adam Levine, Shakira, Usher and Blake Shelton as coaches- and met with the contestants ahead of the Battles: Round Two stage of the contest to advise them on their performances.
A post on Coldplay's twitter account read: "Chris is to work with @adamlevine @blakeshelton @usher & @shakira as a Key Adviser on this season's US #TheVoice. (sic)"
Network NBC, who aired the show, went on to explain Chris' role in more detail, revealing the 'Viva La Vida' hitmaker helped the contestants with "vocal technique and stage presence".
They said in a statement: "Martin advised each of the Battles: Round Two performers on vocal techniques, stage presence and the importance of tailoring songs to fit their persona and strengths.
"These artists will continue to try and earn the support of their respective coaches, who will be forced to decide who will move on to the Playoff Rounds.
"Each coach will have the opportunity to strategically steal one more artist in this round."

Naomi Campbell is struggling to quit smoking.
The 43-year-old model - who checked into rehab in 1999 to seek help for a cocaine addiction - is determined to kick the bad habit since she doesn't want to have to stand on "street corners" lighting up but confessed it has been more difficult than she expected.
She told Shape magazine: "People told me that cigarettes are harder to quit than alcohol. I didn't believe it, but you know what? It is harder.
"I'm not someone who wants to light up inside people's homes, including my own, and I don't want to stand outside on street corners anymore.
"It's still a struggle. In fact, just talking about it makes me crave one, so let's stop, please! But I am really trying."
Naomi - who is using nicotine patches to try and wean herself off cigarettes - has previously admitted she enjoys life more since giving up alcohol.
She has said: "I choose not to drink today in my life because I find that I'm allergic to alcohol.
"I have more energy and I have more fun than when I was drinking and I can hang out really late and get up early in the morning with no hangovers and still smile."

The Rolling Stones are "pulling together" to support Sir Mick Jagger following the death of L'Wren Scott.
The group - who have cancelled their tour of Australia and New Zealand, which was scheduled to begin today (19.03.14) - are "completely shocked" by the designer's apparent suicide on Monday (17.03.14) and say their main priority now is to help the singer, who had been in a relationship with the former model for 13 years.
Drummer Charlie Watts said: "Needless to say we are all completely shocked but our first thought is to support Mick at this awful time.
"We intend to come back to Australia and New Zealand as soon as it proves possible."
Guitarist Ronnie Wood added: "This is such terrible news and right now the important thing is that we are all pulling together to offer Mick our support."
Meanwhile, guitarist Keith Richards spoke of his shock at L'Wren's death, admitting the group never expected the tragedy.
He said: "No one saw this coming. Mick's always been my soul brother and we love him.
"We're thick as thieves and we're all feeling for the man. We really hate to disappoint our fans but we'll see everyone really soon."
Yesterday (18.03.14), Mick made a short statement on his website paying tribute to his late girlfriend.
He wrote: "I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way.
"We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves, she had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me.
"I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her and also the personal messages of support that I have received. I will never forget her."

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Rihanna dressed to impress in a fur coat and gold necklace as she headed for a dental check-up in New York. The 'Rude Boy' singer wore her hair scraped back and added a slick of dark lipstick for the appointment in the West Village.

Ashley Benson wore a revealing yellow blouse and black trousers as she stepped out in New York City. The 'Pretty Little Liars' actress was joined by her co-star Shay Mitchell for a stroll around Soho.

Kristen Stewart popped in her headphones as she relaxed in between takes on the set of 'Still Alice' in New York. The former 'Twilight' star looked comfortable in a blue checked shirt and jeans.

Kylie Minogue looked stylish in black knee-high boots as she ran errands in London. The pop princess finished off her look with a classic black shoulder bag and a tan pencil skirt.

Jennifer Garner was spotted treating her daughters to lunch in Brentwood, California. The pretty brunette kept her look casual, teaming jeans with a simple red blouse and sunglasses.