Aretha
Franklin may have been embroiled in a recent controversy over
an unauthorized documentary of her life in recent weeks, but the
legendary singer will get another honor on Saturday, Sept. 26. She’ll perform
for Pope Francis in Philadelphia at the Festival of Families, the event
spokesperson announced Monday.
According to a release, Franklin, the band The Fray, and
comedian Jim Gaffigan will welcome the pope and his congregation
while Mark Wahlberg hosts the event. “It is indeed a blessing to sing in the
presence of His Holiness and to the attendees of the Festival of Families in
the City of Brotherly Love,” Aretha Franklin said in a statement. “I look
forward to this event. Be blessed!”
“Children have been a part of our band’s story from the
beginning,” said Isaac Slade of The Fray. “We all have stories of our own
fatherhood and family life and we’re honored to be a part of such a tremendous
celebration, of six families from six continents, sharing their own stories
with the world.”
Andrea Bocelli, Juanes, Marie Miller, Matt Maher, Sister Sledge,
and The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin will also be in
attendance.
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