Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square for the concert ‘Grace for the World,’ co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, as part of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity aimed at promoting unity, in the Vatican, September 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

In the Vatican, a historic concert titled “Grace for the World” took place, which for the first time brought together world pop stars on St. Peter’s Square. The event featured John Legend, Teddy Swims, Karol G, and other stars, and the broadcast was provided by CNN and ABC News. The concert occurred as part of the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and was open to everyone.

During the event, performances spanning various genres graced the stage. Among the participants were Thai rapper Bambam from GOT7, Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am, and American singer Pharrell Williams. Between performances, Vatican cardinals addressed the audience with calls to remain humane and to uphold mutual respect among people.

Key Moments of the Event

“to remain humane”

Within the framework of the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternity in the Vatican, the topic of artificial intelligence and ethical regulation of its use was also discussed. The summit participants emphasized the need to establish international norms and governance systems for artificial intelligence to ensure the safety of societies. Leading experts joined the discussion: Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” Max Tegmark from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Khimena Sofia Viveros Alvarez, and Marco Trombetti, founder of Translated. Pope Leo XIV also participated in the discussion and reaffirmed the position of the previous pope regarding the establishment of a single agreement on the use of artificial intelligence.

“to define local and international pathways for developing new forms of social charity and to see the image of God in the poor, refugees, and even adversaries.”

They also discussed the risk of the digital divide between countries with access to AI and those without such access. Participants urged concrete local and international initiatives aimed at developing new forms of social philanthropy and supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population.