Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter the pontiff is planning a meeting this autumn (15) to discuss the perceptions of the Catholic church in the media - and Oprah and Damon are on his shortlist.

The Pope is hoping the summit meeting, following his September (15) visit to the U.S., will serve as a brainstorming session on how he and the church's top officials can boost the popularity of Catholicism in America and beyond.

During his visit to the U.S. in September (15), Pope Francis will address a Joint Session of United States Congress and meet with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in Washington, D.C.

He will also visit New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Festival of Families.