Pope to Cut Album for Charity

(AP)  A new album coming out of Abbey Road studios may be a first: it features the pope praying as well as singing.

Geffen/Universal says Pope Benedict's album will include eight original pieces of contemporary classical music. The pontiff will sing and recite prayers to the Virgin Mary.

Benedict will be accompanied by the Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome, as recorded in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The original compositions are performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded at London's Abbey Road.

Proceeds from the as-yet-untitled album will help fund music education for underprivileged children around the world.

It's due for release on Nov. 30.

[Lloyd3232]

Maybe he should do duets with Britney and Beyonce instead:

http://thebrowntweedsociety.com/2009/08/01/pope-benedict-new-album/

[Cathloicpride]

Pope Benedict is a brilliant pope.He is so generous to add this to his schedule for the benefit of underprivileged children.
Wouldn't it be great if some people could learn to be kind and generous and follow the example of Pope Benedict instead of just tearing down and insulting the one person who is a blessing to the world .Im looking forward to the album so that I can contribute to the underprivileged.
Long live the Pope!!!

[displeased]

Does this include a video of him doing the bump-n-grind?