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.