Who presented Laura Pausini with the award?

The award was presented to Laura Pausini during a historic ceremony at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV.

What special song did Laura Pausini present to the Pope?

Pausini presented Pope Leo XIV with a unique, unreleased song - her rendition of "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi's "Canticle of the Creatures."

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Italian Superstar Laura Pausini Honored with Global Icon Award at Vatican

12 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Laura Pausini awarded Billboard Italy's prestigious Global Icon award
Pausini presented Pope Leo XIV with exclusive unreleased song
Pausini's humanitarian work amplifies Italian music globally

On November 12, 2025, Italian superstar Laura Pausini was honored with Billboard Italy's prestigious Global Icon award during a historic ceremony at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV. The event, part of Billboard Italia Women in Music 2025, emphasized the vital role of amplifying women's voices in the music industry, with the Pope receiving a commemorative plaque underscoring this mission.