Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Plaza de San Pedro to enjoy the show Grace for The Worldan event that united music, technology and a message of universal fraternity.
The San Pedro Squarein the heart of the Vatican, this Saturday became a scenario of emotion and fraternity when 3,500 drones They illuminated the sky forming the face of the dad Francisco. The aerial deployment was part of the free concert “Grace for The World”a musical and light show that brought together tens of thousands of people and became one of the most massive events of the year in Rome.
The most moving moment came with the interpretation of Amazing Gracethat joined the Italian tenor Andrea Bokelli And to the American rapper Jelly Roll. The combination of such different styles, along with the image of the Pontiff illuminating the sky, symbolized the cultural diversity and power of music as a vehicle of unity and reflection. During the show, the audience could live an experience that mixed art, technology and spirituality.
The concert closed the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternitya cycle of meetings that arose after the publication in 2020 of the encyclical Fratelli Tutticonsidered one of Francisco’s most transcendent works. The text proposes a world based on peace, solidarity and universal fraternity, values that were reinforced with the show and interventions of the artists on stage.
An international cast for unity
The event was co-direct by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bokelliand had a first level international cast: they also presented themselves John LegendFranco-Beninés Angélique Kidjo And the Thai rapper Bambamamong others. According to the organizers, the intention was to reinforce the global message of unity and fraternity, showing that music transcends borders and styles.
Prior to the event, Williams summed up the spirit of the day in an Instagram message: “Together, let’s reflect through music to spread the message of unity and grace for all humanity.” Thus, the show was not only a visual and sound tribute to the pontiff, but also an invitation to reflection on the values of universal fraternity.
Although the Pope Leo XIV – Classical Training Pianist and great music lover- he did not attend the concert according to his official agenda, his presence was felt in his previous words, aimed at the participants of the meeting: “The world is marked by conflicts and divisions, and you are united in a strong and brave ‘no’ to war and ‘yes’ to peace and fraternity,” he said. In addition, he highlighted the role of the artists: “I want to thank those who, through their creativity, will spread this message to everyone from the magnificent Bernini colonnade.”
With capacity for tens of thousands of attendees, the Plaza de San Pedro welcomed crowds that enjoyed a show that combined music, technology and spirituality. The live transmission through Italian and American television chains allowed the tribute to Pope Francis and the fraternity message to arrive in audiences around the world.
Source: Ambito
