The event of the weekend was the Pope's visit to Corsica, for the first time in history. “ We're going to sing in front of him! When he gets off the plane, he gets into his car and he comes to the cathedral square, and we will be there, opposite. (…) I believe that I will have a great thought for my loved ones, those who are there and those who are no longer there. I will definitely sing for them » rejoiced Patrick Fiori, chosen to sing for Pope Francis with Alizée, despite Jenifer's incapacity, two days before the event. And in fact, the singer of Corsican origin – who was not able to sing for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris – had the honor of performing the song “Terra Corsa” accompanied by Alizée and three famous Corsican artists, Jean-Charles Papi, Francine Massiani and Christophe Mondoloni, in front of the sovereign pontiff, who was on board his popemobile in front of Ajaccio cathedral where thousands of faithful came cheer him or give him flowers. A moment full of emotions.
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“I had a thought for the people I love”
« It’s a request that cannot be refused. I felt extremely lucky and honored to be able to be there today. (…) It was still a lot of pressure because we had to live up to the event which is historic » reacted Alizée at the microphone of BFMTV, she who was able to perform in front of the Pope in her hometown and in front of the cathedral where she was baptized. Just after their performance of Corsican singing on the square in front of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption cathedral, Alizée burst into tears and was joined by her young daughter Maggy. “ I was very moved and then I also had a thought for the people I love, the people who are there, the people who are no longer there. I had this thought for everyone and especially for all of Corsica and all the people who are there and who are lucky enough, like me, to be able to see it. » explained the 40-year-old singer.
For his part, Patrick Flowers had an experience he will never forget. During “Terra Corsa”, the singer walked towards the Pope to bow as a sign of respect, and the latter offered him a gray rosary. On social networks, messages quickly flooded in to praise the performance of these five artists. Among them, a certain Nikos Aliagas. “ What an emotional moment! Well done friends, what voices! »wrote the famous host.
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