Mario Lopez described meeting Pope Leo XIV as "incredible" and "humbling," recalling how the Holy Father blessed his cross during a Vatican Mass. He also emphasized the role of faith in his family life and pointed to what he sees as a broader resurgence of Catholicism since Pope's appointment. View this post on Instagram Mario Lopez says Pope Leo XIV blessed his cross. By: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Lopez, best known for Saved by the Bell, shared details of the meeting during a trip to Italy.