Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Palestrina
“Palestrina500” at the Vatican, with Pope Leo XIV.
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“When things are holy and sacred, they are perceived as such by all.” —Bishop Fernandes
Lusciously resplendent illuminations created 1,300 years ago by Roman Catholic monks in North England—now available to be viewed in high resolution!
“Isn’t Mendelssohn’s wedding march largely frowned upon in the Catholic Church?” —A reader
“I had to stop singing for a moment while trying not to cry.” —2023 Participant
The musical director is Dr. Alvez Barkoskie IV.
“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.
“Throughout those 40+ years, I designed the music liturgy according to my sense of entertainment, failing to realise what it was supposed to be until much later.” —Chad H.
“I want never to hear another word about ceremonies for as long as I live. I would rather discuss the symptoms of cancer.” —Dr. Fortescue
Reclaiming Gregorian Chant for children at the New England “Pueri Cantores” choral festival & Mass.
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