‘The War Shall Not Stop the Music’: Violin Virtuoso Recounts Meeting Pope Leo XIV

August 28, 2026 World News

Luca Rossetti
DREAM COME TRUE: Pope Leo XIV blesses the violin of Ukrainian-born violinist Anastasiya Petryshak following her performance at the ‘Canticle of Peace’ concert at the Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on July 29, 2026.

Ahead of a world premiere in war-torn Kyiv, Ukrainian violinist Anastasiya Petryshak reflects on faith, instruments as living witnesses, and her audience with the Holy Father.

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