The Catholic Music Awards 2025, often referred to as the "Grammys" of Catholic music, is an international event that honors artistic and spiritual excellence in Catholic music across multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese. The awards aim to recognize and promote the creativity of Catholic musicians worldwide, fostering a global community that shares their talents and experiences.
The event is organized by the Fundación Ramón Pané, with the support of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications. It features 19 categories, such as Best Album, Best Female Singer, Best Male Singer, Best Unpublished Song, Best Liturgical Song, Best Song of Praise, Best Evangelization Song, Best Marian Song, Best Song for Catechesis, Best Parish Choir, Best Pop Song, Best Tropical Song, Best Group, Band, or Duo, Best Urban Song, Best Rock Song, Best Song in Any Language, Best Production, Best Sound Engineering, and Best Music Video. These categories encompass various genres, styles, and pastoral purposes, recognizing the artistic talent, technical quality, and spiritual impact of the works in competition.
The finalists were selected by an international jury composed of experts from the world of music and pastoral care, after a careful evaluation of the evangelical content, artistic value, and technical professionalism. The award ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Vatican City. The event will be broadcast live on social media platforms, allowing a global audience to participate in the celebration of music's unifying power.
For more information and to view the list of finalists, please visit the official website of the Catholic Music Awards.