Celebrity News September 27, 2015
Mark Wahlberg Pulls the Pope's Leg, Aretha Franklin Offers 'Amazing Grace'
She didn't sing her signature tune "Respect," but the Queen of Soul honored visiting Pope Francis with a spirited interpretation of "Amazing Grace" that has people talking.
As reported by Daily Mail, Franklin performed at the 300,000-strong Festival of Families rally attended by the Pope in Philadelphia on Saturday, hosted by Mark Wahlberg.
Wahlberg was able to work in a quick, "Go Eagles!" [Photo credit: Getty Images News]
[Photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images]
The centerpiece of the rally was a moving speech by the Pope about family.
Other celebrities performing at the event included Andrea Boccelli and the Fray.
Today marks the final day of the Pope's historic six-day trip to the U.S.; he departs at 8 p.m. ET for Rome.