Historic Vatican City Concert, Grace for the World, Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
Recorded live from the heart of Vatican City on Saturday (September 13th) this historic event 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. They were 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, their vision uniting on a historic stage.
A replay of the concert is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ globally.
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, addressed the audience, offering words of fraternity, peace, and unity.
The program also featured inspiring words from Bishop Ezekiel Williams, Graça Machel Mandela, Naomi Campbell, Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Nadia Murad, Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, and Pharrell Williams.
In his remarks, Pharrell Williams called on the world to embrace the spirit of fraternity and compassion: “In this historic moment, I ask you to choose grace. Choose curiosity. Choose them until they become contagious. Together, we will flood the world with light and love.”
A spectacular aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, featuring imagery inspired by the Sistine Chapel, accompanied the show.
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.
