In a special recorded message for the 75th Sanremo Festival, Pope Francis highlighted the power of music in fostering peace and unity in a world torn by conflict.
Speaking from Casa Santa Marta at the Vatican, the pope described music as a "language that speaks to all peoples" and serves as a tool for peace.
He emphasized how music transcends borders and reaches the hearts of all, helping to promote coexistence among nations.
Following his message, Israeli singer Noa and Palestinian singer Mira Awad performed John Lennon's Imagine in Hebrew, Arabic, and English—an emotional performance symbolizing unity and hope.
Francis also drew attention to the plight of children affected by war, lamenting that "many children cannot sing" because they are suffering from violence and injustice.
He stressed that "wars destroy children" and expressed his deepest wish: to see former enemies come together, embrace, and declare through music that "peace is possible."
Recalling his participation in World Children’s Day at the Olympic Stadium in Rome alongside the Sanremo Festival host, the pope described it as a “beautiful moment” that remains in his heart.
Concluding his message, Francis expressed his hope that music would continue to "open hearts to harmony, joy, and unity," inspiring a commitment to a more just and fraternal world.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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