“Mr Bublé was very emotional in this concert. Singing in front of the Holy Father and his family will do that,” is what a top commenter observed on Michael Bublé’s instant classic performance at the Vatican. You could tell that Michael was so honoured to perform for Pope Leo XIV, and his rendition of “Ave Maria” was one for the ages. The Pope was evidently a fan, as he was seen singing along with the Canadian star during “L.O.V.E.” at 7:25 while smiling and tapping his fingers.
The Music Man readers may note that Michael wore his heart on his sleeve during the concert, telling the crowd: “This is really the greatest moment of my life.” The heartwarming moment when Michael got to meet the Pope himself at the end was unsurprisingly the most replayed section for fans. Apart from the historic nature of the performance, the concert was yet another showcase of why Michael is one of the biggest names in the biz, as that golden voice just delivered perfection across the 50-minute set
Michael performed for the Pope at the 2025 Concert with the Poor at the Paul VI Audience Hall in the Vatican. Fans loved to hear the unique concert and added comments such as “Michael Bublé singing at the Vatican felt timeless. When a voice like that meets a place with so much history and soul, it stops being a concert and becomes a moment the world will remember” and “I am crying watching this live show now. Thank you Michael!”
Michael Bublé has a knack for delivering touching performances. One of Michael’s greatest moments came when he got to sing with his hero, the late Bing Crosby. This unique presentation was enabled by technology, as one of Bing’s classic performances was presented digitally to allow Michael to duet with him. Michael’s harmonies with Bing are just delectable, and you can really feel it meant a lot to him to pay his respects to the great Bing Crosby.
The Music Man readers might be interested to hear that before the concert, Michael Bublé asked the Pope if he had any special requests. The Pope said he would like to hear “Ave Maria.” Michael had only ever performed the song once before, but naturally, he honored the Holy Father’s request.
The Vatican first held the Concert for the Poor in 2015. Michael appeared at the sixth Concert for the Poor, which was held in 2025. The concert was named after the tradition of the Vatican inviting vulnerable people to attend the event, such as homeless people and refugees, among other people from disadvantaged backgrounds.