Vatican Hosts Historic 3,000-Drone Show in St. Peter’s Square

St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City hosted an unprecedented event, the Grace for the World concert, closing the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity with an extraordinary drone light show featuring more than 3,000 drones. These drones illuminated the night sky with images including Pope Francis, Michelangelo’s "Creation of Adam," the Pietà, and symbols of peace, captivating tens of thousands of attendees and blending religious tradition with cutting-edge technology. The concert, co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli, featured performances by renowned artists such as John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Karol G, and the gospel choir Voices of Fire, emphasizing themes of unity, peace, and universal fraternity. Organized by Nova Sky Stories, led by Kimbal Musk, the event marked the first concert ever held in St. Peter’s Square and was part of a larger two-day summit involving global leaders, academics, and activists discussing fraternity, peace, and care for the planet. Inspirational speeches from cardinals, activists like Graça Machel Mandela, and others reinforced the message of hope and dialogue among cultures during this Jubilee Year celebration. The event symbolized a new era of artistic expression through technology and a global call for solidarity and reflection on shared human values.