Over 250,000 Witness Historic "Grace for the World" Concert in Vatican City

VATICAN CITY – A historic "Grace for the World" concert, featuring a star-studded lineup including Andrea Bocelli and Teddy Swims, captivated over 250,000 attendees in St. Peter's Square on September 13, 2025. The event, which marked the first musical performance of its kind in the Vatican, is now available for streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live. Andrea Bocelli, in a social media post, highlighted the performance with Teddy Swims, stating, "Andrea and @teddyswims performing ‘Amazing Grace’ live in Vatican City, #GraceForTheWorld’ Stream it now on @DisneyPlus!"

The concert served as a significant cultural moment, commemorating the Catholic Jubilee Year and concluding the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity. Co-directed by global music icon Pharrell Williams and Maestro Andrea Bocelli, the event aimed to deliver a message of unity and peace through diverse musical expressions. Performers included John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Karol G, Clipse, Jelly Roll, BamBam, and Angélique Kidjo, alongside the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir and the Choir of the Diocese of Rome.

Andrea Bocelli and Teddy Swims opened the monumental show with a stirring rendition of John Newton's classic "Amazing Grace." Swims expressed his profound gratitude on Instagram, writing, "I’m truly so honored and humbled to have had the opportunity to perform at this amazing event at the Vatican with Maestro @andreabocelliofficial nonetheless!! Such a historic evening!" He further added, "This night was all about bringing the world together and celebrating our differences and giving God the glory!"

The "Grace for the World" concert was executive produced by Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Nova Sky Stories, and Something in the Water, with additional support from figures like Solina Chau and Kimbal Musk. The event, which blended gospel, classical, pop, and hip-hop, was broadcast globally, underscoring its theme of human connection and brotherhood. A replay of the concert remains accessible on Disney+ for viewers worldwide.