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Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV highlighted music's power to lead people toward God, describing it as a path to spiritual harmony and deeper meaning beyond worldly satisfaction during the Canticle of Peace event at Borgo Laudato si' in Castel Gandolfo.
- The event, marking the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's death, featured 164 children and young people from the Holy Land, Uganda, and Italy, united through music despite facing hardships like war and poverty.
- The Pope emphasized that true happiness and fulfillment come from God, encouraging the youth to cultivate their musical gifts as a way to encounter divine beauty and meaning.
- The gathering included readings from St Francis, biblical texts, and papal writings, with performances by Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir, symbolizing unity and cooperation through diverse voices.
- Cardinal Fabio Baggio and Pope Leo XIV underscored themes of creation, peace, human dignity, and faith, closing with a multilingual prayer by the children, reinforcing the event's message of hope and harmony.
