Pope dedicates Sistine Chapel Christmas Concert to children without peace
Vatican News••world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized the essential role of music in celebrating Christmas, describing it as integral to the feast rather than merely decorative, and highlighted the universal tradition of singing to honor the birth of Jesus.
- During the Pontifical Sistine Chapel Choir's Christmas Concert on January 3, held under Michelangelo’s frescoes, the Pope reflected on the biblical origins of Christmas music, including the angels' song and the shepherds’ praises.
- The Pope invited attendees to join him in singing the Our Father in Latin, demonstrating his personal devotion to music in prayer and expressing gratitude to the Choir’s leaders and members for their long-standing service.
- He dedicated the concert to children worldwide who have experienced Christmas without peace, music, or basic human dignity
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