Grace for the World

Vatican City

The Vatican Lights Up the World

Grace for the World: Michelangelo’s Vision Brought to Life in the Sky

Nova Sky Stories unveiled Europe’s largest drone display in celebration of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, painting the skies with recreations of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and the Pietà, doves of peace, and halos crowning the Basilica itself.

The spectacle – uniting 250,000 people in St. Peter’s Square and millions watching worldwide – unfolded alongside unforgettable performances by Andrea Bocelli, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and more, along with the Voices of Fire choir.

Location

St. Peter's Square, Vatican City

Date

September 13, 2025

Drone Count

3000

Production

Nova Sky Stories

"The drone show—the biggest in Europe—broke with centuries of tradition to allow the light display to accompany "Grace for the World," the first concert ever held in St. Peter’s Square."