By AC Wimmer
CNA Newsroom, Feb 11, 2025 / 21:20 pm
Pope Francis surprised participants at the 75th Sanremo Music Festival with a video message, emphasizing the power of music to bring about peace and unity among diverse peoples.
Addressing the audience from Casa Santa Marta, the pontiff highlighted music as a universal language that can touch the hearts of all individuals, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding.
In particular, Pope Francis expressed concern for children affected by conflicts worldwide, emphasizing the devastating impact of war on young lives. He urged listeners to remember that war is always a defeat, causing immense suffering and loss.
Concluding his message, the Holy Father emphasized the role of music in promoting harmony and cooperation among different communities. He encouraged the audience to embrace music as a tool for building a more just and compassionate world, where people can come together in peace and solidarity.
The Sanremo Music Festival, a prestigious song competition held annually in the picturesque city of Liguria since 1951, continues to celebrate the transformative power of music in bringing people from all walks of life together.
