The Pope in Sanremo: "Music is an instrument of peace"

Carlo Conti had asked for a message, perhaps he hoped for a live phone call, but the image of the pontiff in the maxi screen overlooking the stage of the ‘light song that is not lighter can not be, is imposing in itself and does not matter that is not live. The words come with the usual power of a calm bergoglio who does not send them to say.

“Dear Carlo, – the Pope begins – I still have the memory of the world day of children in my heart, last May, you were with us with the human warmth that distinguishes you, at that beautiful moment at the Olympic stage with the children of all the World.

“It is a language that all peoples, in different ways, speak and reach the heart of everyone. Music can help the coexistence of the peoples. Loan, at this moment, to my mother who told me and explained some songs of lyrical works me making me know the sense of harmony and the messages that music can donate “.

“Thinking about your invitation I think directly of many children who cannot sing, they cannot sing life, and cry and suffer from the many injustices of the world, for the many wars, the situations of conflict. Wars destroy children. Let’s not forget Never that war is always a defeat. This is the one I want most, to see who hated getting his hand, embracing and saying with life, music and singing: peace is possible! You are making it say through the music. Care of living beautiful evenings and I greet to all those who are connected, especially the people who suffer, and to all of you, and that good music can reach everyone’s heart. Music can open the heart to harmony, to the joy of being together, with a common language and understanding making us commit to a more just and fraternal world “.

Pope Francis’ video message was welcomed by a standing ovation by the Ariston audience.