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Jennifer Hudson Will Headline Vatican’s ‘Concert With the Poor,’ With Pope Leo Scheduled to Attend
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Vatican’s seventh “Concert With the Poor” on 5 December, with Pope Leo scheduled to attend. The event brings music together with support for people facing hardship, including a hot meal for thousands of attendees.
The concert will take place in Paul VI Hall before about 8,000 people, among them more than 3,000 people experiencing poverty or vulnerability. Hudson will perform with the Nova Opera Orchestra and the Diocese of Rome choir, with Italian singer and actress Serena Autieri also appearing; the setlist has not been announced. The concert will be broadcast on Italian television and streamed internationally, following last year’s event headlined by Michael Bublé.
In short
- Jennifer Hudson will headline the Vatican concert on 5 December.
- Pope Leo is scheduled to attend.
- More than 3,000 vulnerable guests will receive a hot meal.
Explained simply
The Concert With the Poor is a Vatican event that combines live music with practical support for people facing hardship. It began as an annual concert and has included meals for attendees.
The Vatican organises the event with the Diocese of Rome, whose choir is among the performers. Paul VI Hall, where it is held, is a large venue within Vatican City, and the concert is broadcast in Italy and streamed abroad.