Today, September 13, 2025, at 3PM in St. Peter’s Square will welcome ‘Grace for the World’, a first-of-its-kind concert that brings together international voices, diverse cultures and different generations through music.
The performance is free to attend in person and streamed live for global audiences on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News Live. Given the magnitude of the event, the official running order remains a secret. But, take a good look and there are clues as to a potential set list: artists that have previously performed together, recently released music and classic songs.
Grace for the World: A soundtrack for unity
Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli will serve as co-directors and executive producers of the concert, with renowned producer Adam Blackstone serving as musical director. Yet, Bocelli has a long history of spiritual showmanship, having performed twice for Pope Francis in 2015, as well as for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV this past summer. Pharrell, meanwhile, bridges different musical worlds, bringing pop, gospel and production to the Vatican stage. This partnership reaches a broader audience and conveys the event’s message of love, fraternity and unity.
Global lineup: from Karol G to John Legend, Bocelli and more
Colombian superstar Karol G is expected to bring a moving performance of “Milagros”, which connects deeply with resilience and hope. Another contender is the recorded duet “Vivo por Ella” with Maestro Andrea Bocelli, featured on his 30th-anniversary album Duets. Similarly, the Italian tenor could move the crowd with “The Prayer” with powerhouse Jennifer Hudson, another R&B and gospel legend who performed during Pope Francis’ visit in the US.
American artists add another layer of power to the evening. John Legend’s repertoire features soulful anthems like “All of Me” and “Church” that speak of love and shared humanity, while Pharrell and Voices of Fire uplift with feel-good anthems such as “JOY (Unspeakable)” and “Miracle Worker” (new Voices of Fire album, OPHANIM, is out today). Teddy Swims may have a performance of his breakout hit “Lose Control” up his sleeve too.
On the other end of the spectrum, BamBam will be bringing some KPop swag to the night, with potential songs on his setlist including the inspiring “Last Parade” and reflective “riBBon”. Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo could also rock the stage with songs like “Agolo” and “We Are One” — anthems that blend African rhythms with powerful messages of unity and justice for all.
Find below a list of artists and their songs that could make the ‘Grace for the World’ setlist this Saturday:
Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire
- JOY (Unspeakable) (Voices of Fire ft. Pharrell)
- Miracle Worker (Voices of Fire ft. Pharrell)
- Happy (Pharrell)
- Freedom (Pharrell)
Karol G
- Milagros
- Vivo por Ella (ft. Andrea Bocelli)
- MIENTRAS ME CURO DEL CORA
Andrea Bocelli
- Vivo por Ella (ft. Karol G)
- Con Te Partirò
- Amazing Grace
- The Prayer (ft. Jennifer Hudson)
John Legend
- All of Me
- Church (ft. Jennifer Hudson)
Jennifer Hudson
- Hallelujah
- Church (ft. John Legend)
- The Prayer (ft. Andrea Bocelli)
Angélique Kidjo
- We Are One
- Choose Love
- Joy
Jelly Roll
- Heaven Hears Me Anyway (with Teddy Swims)
- Need a Favor
- Hard Fought Hallelujah (ft. Brandon Lake)
- Love the Heartless
Clipse
- By the Grace of God (ft. Pharrell)
- So Far Ahead (ft. Pharrell)
- The Birds Don’t Sing (ft. John Legend & Voices of Fire)
BamBam
- Wings
- Last Parade
- riBBon
Choirs
- Jesus Christ You Are My Life (Choir of the Diocese of Rome)
- Pilgrims of Hope (Choir of the Diocese of Rome)
Don’t miss out on the historic concert at the Vatican and see for yourself the songs all these artists perform. Find the links for free for the livestream here.