No change in Vatican liturgical music, despite Pope's preferences

December 03, 2008

Although Pope Benedict has strongly encouraged a revival of the great traditions of Church liturgical music, the music at papal ceremonies is "of appalling mediocrity," writes noted Vatican-watcher Sando Magister. He reports that "almost nothing has changed, in more than three years of pontificate."

 

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Further information:

• Great Music in the Churches of Rome. But in the Vatican, They're Deaf (Chiesa)