On 6 December 2025, Michael Bublé performed for the first time at the Vatican, in the Paul VI Hall, for the sixth edition of the « Concert with the Poor ». This filmed live concert carries particular weight: for the first time since the start of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV publicly attended a concert in the Paul VI Hall, and for the first time a pope was present at an edition of this charitable event. Before an audience of about 8,000 people, including 3,000 from disadvantaged backgrounds, the Canadian crooner performed a programme conceived as a Christmas narrative, blending liturgical tradition and contemporary repertoire. He was accompanied by members of his band, the Nova Opera Orchestra and the Choir of the Diocese of Rome, under the direction of Mons. Marco Frisina. Between vocal-pop standards and Christmas songs, this live archive documents a singular evening, at the crossroads of grand spectacle and charitable purpose.
Personnel & credits
- Michael Bublé — chant
- Nova Opera Orchestra — orchestre
- Chœur du Diocèse de Rome — chœur
- Mgr Marco Frisina — direction
