Big Stars Set to hit the stage for upcoming papal visit
657 views · Published 15 September 2015 · 2:43 · Indexed 25 October 2026
Channel: FOX 29 Philadelphia · 2015 · Entertainment
he World Meeting of Families –Philadelphia 2015 today announced that Academy Award nominated actor, Mark Wahlberg, will serve as the host for The Festival of Families with Pope Francis on Saturday, September 26 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In addition to Mr. Wahlberg’s role, it was also announced that the 18-time Grammy Award winning “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin will perform for the Holy Father as will the multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award nominated band, The Fray . Marie Miller, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and finalist in the 2014 Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Competition, has also been added as a performer. Mr. Wahlberg, Ms. Franklin, The Fray and Ms. Miller join an all-star lineup of musical performers including Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and The Philadelphia Orchestra, all of whom were first announced in June 2015.
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