Pope's Visit to France: Leo XIV Showcases His Taste for Popular Music
The pontiff, a connoisseur of Bob Dylan and fan of Italian singer Laura Pausini, shared the stage with francophone artists during a vigil at the Stade de France.
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During his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV showcased his pronounced taste for popular music, revealing himself to be a keen admirer of Bob Dylan's work and a fervent fan of Italian singer Laura Pausini.
On Friday, as part of the prayer vigil organized at the Stade de France, around a dozen francophone artists, most of them little known to the general public, performed for the occasion. This artistic choice illustrates the pontiff's desire to combine popular musical culture with his major spiritual events.
The Image of a Music-Loving Pope
This showcase of his musical tastes helps shape the image of a pope connected to contemporary popular cultures, in keeping with pontifical communications that seek to reach a broad audience, particularly young generations who were present in large numbers at the Stade de France.
The programming of lesser-known francophone artists at this vigil also reflects a desire to spotlight a music scene that receives less media attention, on the occasion of a gathering that brought tens of thousands of faithful together around the pontiff.
Sources
- Visite du pape en France : Léon XIV, pop star en puissance, met en scène ses goûts pour les musiques populaires — Le Monde — Une
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