The ceremony included speeches by Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

A light and music show transformed St. Peter’s Square into an unforgettable postcard. With Karol G, Andrea Bocelli, and drones that formed the face of Pope Francis, the Vatican experienced a historic evening dedicated to fraternity and peace.

In a picture that will remain in the memories of thousands, Pope Francis ‘s face was projected into the Roman sky thanks to a stunning drone show. It was the closing ceremony of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, which brought together international music figures and peace activists.

St. Peter’s Square became an open stage where technology, art, and spirituality merged. The most moving moment of the day was undoubtedly when a swarm of drones drew the Pope’s smiling face in the sky, accompanied by a light recreation of Michelangelo’s famous fresco, “The Creation of Adam.”

Karol G, Andrea Bocelli and a unique fusion of music and message

With the imposing St. Peter’s Basilica as a backdrop, the event featured an artistic lineup that surprised with its diversity and power . Karol G, with a sober and elegant look, thrilled the audience with her performance of “Mientras me curo del cora” and starred in an unforgettable duet with Andrea Bocelli on “Vivo por ella.”

But they weren’t the only ones. Pharrell Williams lit up the square with his classic “Happy,” and John Legend brought emotion to the piano with “Glory” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The event blended pop, lyrical, and gospel music, but always with a common thread: the call for global brotherhood.

Messages of peace that crossed borders

Music was the protagonist, yes, but so were the words. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti opened the ceremony with a clear message: “No to war. Yes to peace and fraternity.” The ceremony included speeches by Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi, who warned of the dangers of silence in the face of injustice, and by Graça Machel, activist and widow of Nelson Mandela, who strongly mentioned the ongoing conflicts in Palestine, Sudan, and Ukraine.

A closure that left its mark

The World Meeting on Human Fraternity was not just an artistic event, but a global call to build bridges. Between music, lights, and commitment, the Vatican experienced an evening that demonstrated that faith, art, and technology can come together to send a powerful message to the world.