Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez have met with the Pope whilst holidaying in Italy.

Sanchez, 54, wrote on Instagram: “It was an honor for Jeff and me to spend time with His Holiness at his home in the Vatican.

“His wisdom, warmth, and humor were deeply touching. He reminded us not to take life too seriously, a simple yet powerful reminder to keep lightness in our hearts.”

Sanchez is vice chair of the Bezos Earth fund.

“We also discussed the urgent need for climate action, something he’s passionate about, as are all of us at the Bezos Earth Fund.

“His belief in finding beauty and meaning in everything we do resonated deeply with me. I love that he encourages priests to read poetry and literature to stay connected with the human spirit.”

The Bezos Earth Foundation states it is “committed to justice and equity” for “frontline communities [who] often experience the first and worst effects of climate change.”

Last week, Sanchez posted a video of herself, her son and Orlando Bloom flying a helicopter with the caption: “I guess you could call me a helicopter Mom".