JAKARTA - The history of Western music cannot be separated from the Catholic Church. However, hearing the music awards in the Catholic Church is certainly something new.
Last weekend, the Catholic Music Awards 2025' a successful Catholic music award event was held for the first time. This event is an important record for the history of world music.
Launching Vatican News, the event called the 'Grmen of Catholic music' is a major international event to celebrate Catholic music in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese.
The event itself was held at the Auditorium Conciliazione, Rome, Italy on Sunday, July 27, and broadcast worldwide through official websites.
Held by the Foundation and Brotherhoodris Pané, the Catholic Music Awards 2025 also received a welcome from Pope Leo XIV.
During the event, Cardinal Rodrguez Maradiaga conveyed a message and praised the organizers. He emphasized the important role of music in evangelization.
"Catholic music touches our hearts and brings us closer to Christ's love," he said.
The cardinal also gave his blessings to all Catholic musicians around the world, encouraging them to continue to share gifts with joy and humility.
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Famous singers such as Andrea Bocelli have also received honorary awards for their artistic heritage. In addition, there are also Maestro Alejandro Mej totaling Pereda, Monsignor Marco Frisina, Mart totaling Valverde, and Matt Maher.
The historic moment also presented the performance of the Gen Verde group and various other live performances.
Just like the Grammys in the US, the Catholic Music Awards present several categories, such as Best Male Singer, Best Female Singer, Best Album, Best Pop Song, Best Rock Song, to Best Newcomer Singer.
But in addition, there are several categories that can only be found in this event, such as the Best Marian Song, Best Katekese Song, to Best Evangelisation Song
Meanwhile, those who won the award at the 2025 Catholic Music Awards, include 14 winners for the work in English, 15 winners in Portuguese, 15 winners in Italian, and 19 winners in Spanish.
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