Pope Leo XIV joined the audience Dec. 6 at the Vatican’s 2025 “Concert With the Poor” in the Paul VI Hall featuring Michael Bublé, his band, the choir of the Diocese of Rome, conducted by Msgr. Marco Frisina, and the Nova Opera Orchestra.

This year marks the first time a pope attended the Vatican concert, which was free and offered to 3,000 people in need served by volunteer organizations around Rome. They received a hot takeaway dinner and other necessities after the event.

The Pope expressed his pleasure to be able to partake in the joy of listening to music, which is “not a luxury for the few, but a divine gift accessible to everyone.” Watch event excerpts below, following the photo essay.

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