ss Michael Bublé’s performance at the Vatican took a memorable turn when Pope Leo XIV spontaneously joined in, creating a heartwarming musical moment that left the world in awe
Michael Bublé experienced what he called the greatest moment of his career when Pope Leo XIV joined him in singing during a special Vatican concert on December 6, creating an unforgettable musical collaboration between the Canadian crooner and the leader of the Catholic Church. The heartwarming interaction occurred during the traditional Concert with the Poor, where cameras captured the pontiff singing along and tapping his fingers to the beat.
“The Voice” coach’s performance at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall drew an audience of more than 8,000 people, including 3,000 individuals from Rome’s most vulnerable communities who occupied the front rows. This annual charitable event, now in its sixth edition, demonstrated the power of music to unite people across all backgrounds and circumstances.
Bublé’s emotional connection to the moment was evident as he addressed the crowd before his performance, expressing overwhelming gratitude for the opportunity to share his music in such a sacred setting.
The magical moment when Pope Leo XIV sang along to Bublé’s rendition of Nat King Cole’s “L.O.V.E.” became the highlight of the evening, with the interaction captured in an Instagram video that quickly gained widespread attention on social media.
Heartfelt Performance and Papal Participation
The evening’s most memorable moment came when Bublé performed “L.O.V.E.” and the Pope joined in, creating an unforgettable highlight of the evening. The video caption noted, “Michael Bublé got the Holy Father to join him in singing ‘L.O.V.E.’ at the 6th Edition of the Concert with the Poor — a truly historic and heart-warming moment. ❤️✨”
Before beginning his performance, Bublé shared his genuine emotions with the audience. “Grazie mille! Grazie tutti! Thank you so much! I want to take just five seconds to take this in,” he said, according to NBC.com. “This is, really, the greatest moment of my life and my career. Right now. God has blessed me, these musicians, and all of us with music. And I’m so grateful.”
He continued with heartfelt words about connection and humanity: “It means so much to me… that I can stand here with my wife, and my family, and my friends, and all of you… I think all of you are my family… and to be able to share and to connect with you beautiful souls on a beautiful night that brings hope and celebrates humanity, and us being connected.”
The concert featured several notable performances, including Bublé’s rendition of Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” which Pope Leo XIV had personally requested. According to Bublé, he had performed this piece only once before in a recording studio, which made his Vatican performance particularly challenging and meaningful.”
Bublé demonstrated his commitment to the evening’s charitable purpose by frequently engaging with the audience, particularly those in wheelchairs seated on the left side of the stage.
Spiritual Significance and Musical Mission
Following Bublé’s performance, Pope Leo XIV spoke about music’s role in faith and human connection. “Yes, music can lift our spirits!” he proclaimed, according to NBC.com. “Not because it distracts us from our miseries, because it stuns us or makes us forget the problems or difficult situations in life, but because it reminds us that we are not just this: We are much more than our problems and troubles, we are children loved by God!”
The pontiff’s response to the evening emphasized music as “a bridge that leads us to God.” He described how music “can lift our spirits, not because it distracts us from life’s troubles, but because it reminds us that we are more than our problems. We are children loved by God.”
For Bublé, the experience reinforced his personal faith journey. Speaking to journalists after meeting Pope Leo XIV, he shared his ongoing amazement at the opportunity. “For this young kid from [Canada] who grew up Catholic, to be sitting here now, it’s almost impossible to really express to you how it feels,” he told reporters.
The singer also reflected on the influence of his spiritual relationship on his career: “And it doesn’t just affect my music. It affects everything, everything I do, every decision I make,” he explained. “If my brand is anything, I very much hope that it’s kindness and hope and love.”
