Overview
- The Pope joined the sixth annual event on 6 December in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, calling music a divine gift accessible to everyone and a bridge that lifts hearts to God.
- Organizers confirmed it as the first time a pope publicly participated in a concert in the Paul VI Hall, marking a notable pastoral sign for the initiative.
- Over 3,000 homeless people, migrants, detainees with special permits, and others in distress were seated as guests of honour for the Advent gathering.
- Michael Bublé performed alongside the Choir of the Diocese of Rome and the Nova Opera Orchestra, with several songs—including Ave Maria—requested by the Pope.
- The Dicastery for the Service of Charity and partners provided a post-concert hot dinner and comfort items, and worked with AzzeroCO₂ on emissions measurement, certified offsets, and tree planting for a free-of-charge event.