Sonia Calvani’s New Song “Francis Knew…” – A Call to Care for Creation
Sonia Calvani, a singer-theologian from Crema, has released a new ballad, “Francis Knew…”, described as intimate and motivational. The song’s title references both Saint Francis of Assisi (commemorating the 800th anniversary of his Canticle of the Creatures) and Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, highlighting a shared message of love, care, and respect for Creation.
Calvani’s lyrics encourage joy, kindness, and protection of the natural world – listening to the sea, caring for animals, and appreciating flowers, drawing a connection to the story of Genesis. The song culminates in a direct question to the listener: “Francis knew… and you?”
Nicola Rossetti contributed to the music, and the video clip was directed by Michele Mariani and is available on YouTube.
Calvani, born in 1967, describes her faith journey as one of “continuous conversion,” spurred by personal loss and leading her to study at the Sant’Agostino Higher Institute of Religious Sciences in Lodi. She emphasizes that everyone is called to live out their vocation and Christian values in daily life, a message powerfully expressed through her music.