PART 2: VATICAN CONCERT 2025 - GRACE FOR THE WORLD

Historic Vatican City Concert, Grace for the World, recorded live from the heart of Vatican City on Saturday, September 13th, marked the first time a concert took place in this significant setting. The concert drew an audience of over 253,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, underscoring its historic scale and global resonance. The full lineup included Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Karol G, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, BamBam, Angélique Kidjo, Ariana Bergamaschi, Il Volo, and the Choir of the Diocese of Rome led by Maestro Marco Frisina, joined by the Nova Opera Orchestra, the BBE All-Star Band, and an international choir assembled for the occasion. Musical direction was provided by Adam Blackstone. The creative direction for Grace for the World was led by Pharrell Williams in collaboration with Maestro Andrea Bocelli and the Holy See, uniting on a historic stage. More than a concert, Grace for the World embodied a global embrace—bringing together people of all walks of life, backgrounds, and beliefs in a stunning display of fraternity, unity, grace and togetherness. The performances underscored music’s ability to transcend borders and reminded us of our shared humanity, offering hope, healing, and a shared vision for a better future. This performance celebrated the 2025 Jubilee year and marked the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, a conference held by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation consisting of two days of spiritual and cultural initiatives, to celebrate the strength of fraternity, offer the world a symbolic embrace, and renew the collective commitment to the protection of Creation.