Pope Leo XIV has enlisted the talents of Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli to spearhead an extraordinary free concert and light show at St. Peters Square this Saturday.
The event, titled "Grace for the World," is anticipated to attract a vast audience, with Williams and Bocelli orchestrating a diverse lineup that includes John Legend, Angelique Kidjo, and Thai rapper BamBam. This marks the first time such a musical spectacle will grace the historic venue.
As reported by the Daily Caller, the event will also feature an impressive aerial light show, utilizing 3,500 drones to add a modern touch to the evening's proceedings. Despite his passion for music, Pope Leo XIV, a skilled classical pianist, is not scheduled to attend the concert.
However, he addressed the significance of the event in a speech on Friday, emphasizing its role in promoting global unity. The world is marked by conflicts and divisions, and you are united in a strong and courageous no to war and yes to peace and fraternity, he stated, as reported by Barrons.
He expressed gratitude to the artists for their efforts in spreading this message worldwide from Berninis iconic colonnade.
Pharrell Williams echoed this sentiment on Instagram, urging, Together, lets reflect through music to spread the message of unity and grace for all humanity. The concert will not only draw a large crowd to St. Peters Square but will also be broadcast live on both American and Italian television networks.
This event serves as the culmination of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, an initiative inspired by the 2020 All Brothers encyclical by the late Pope Francis, as noted by Barrons.
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