Jennifer Hudson, BamBam Added to ‘Grace for the World’ Concert Lineup in Vatican City
VATICAN CITY - Jennifer Hudson and BamBam will join a star-studded lineup of performers for ”Grace for the World,” a landmark concert taking place in St. Peter’s Square this weekend. The event, co-directed and co-executive produced by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, will be the first concert of it’s kind ever held in the historic location.
The concert marks both the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and the festivity of the 2025 Jubilee Year, aiming to deliver a message of unity and peace to a global audience. This unprecedented event underscores a growing trend of utilizing major cultural moments to promote interfaith dialog and humanitarian causes, with the potential to reach billions through live streaming and on-demand viewing.
Already slated to perform are Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, andrea Bocelli, Karol G, John Legend, Clipse featuring Pusha T and Malice, Teddy Swims, and Jelly Roll, alongside Angélique Kidjo and additional artists.
“This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in.it is indeed a message of unity and grace for all of humanity,” Williams stated. Bocelli added,”Let us shine a spotlight on humanity with music from the very heart of Christianity and the most crucial spiritual square,reaching the entire world with a single message of brotherhood and peace.”
“Grace for the World” will stream live exclusively on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live on September 13, beginning at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. A replay will be available on Disney+ following the concert.
