Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral has finally reopened its doors. Five years after the terrible fire which ravaged its structurethe whole world came to witness the event. On December 7 and 8, dozens of high-ranking personalities who made the trip including Albert of Monaco, Donald Trump and even Prince William. On the other hand, Pope Francis was absent preferring to favor his trip to Corsica, this December 15. In fact, on Sunday, he will preside over a mass in Ajaccio. For his first visit to the island of beauty, the Corsicans pulled out all the stops. A concert will also be organized in his honor in the presence of the most beautiful voices from the island. First announced, Jenifer will not be there.
The 42-year-old singer will surely be disappointed. For this reason, she decided to speak out and reveal the reasons for his absence. In an interview with Corse-Matinthis December 10, the winner of the “Star Academy” confides that she received an invitation. “I was very touched and very honored to be invited to sing for the pope” she begins by telling our colleagues. However, “I was very sad because I already had professional commitments and I couldn't move them” confides the mother of three children.
Finally, the coach of “The Voice” concludes: “It is a big eventa great joy for the country, for Corsica and for the city of Ajaccio“. An opportunity which, unfortunately, should not present itself again soon. It must be said that the ex-partner of Maxim Nucci is in full promotion of his tenth album entitled Jukebox. From January 16 she will leave for a 55 date tour.
Jenifer absent: who to sing in front of the Pope?
The security is maximum for the coming of the Holy Father this Sunday, December 15. He will preside over a mass in Ajaccio Cathedral. At that time, Pope Francis will be welcomed by “Corsican singers gathered in the Mezu Mezu team“ detailed Corse-Matin. Among these should be Patrick Fiori, Alizée, and Christophe Mondoloni. Furthermore, Pascal Obispo (even if he was born in Dordogne, editor's note) will be one of them. The interpreter of Lucie does not hide his immense pride.
Still to our colleagues, Jenifer's ex declared: “It is an honor and a pride to share with the Corsicans this moment which will be unique in the lives of us all“Moreover, the artist who is almost 60 years old (he will celebrate his birthday on January 8, editor's note) affirms that this invitation is for him.”the best gift we could give him“. At the time of the interview, Pascal Obispo did not yet know which song from his repertoire he was going to perform. One thing is certain, no matter the title, “for the first time in my life, I'm going to have monumental stage fright“, he said.
