Vatican's Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music Launches New "Let’s sing with the Pope" Series Inspired by Pope Leo XIV
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“The Vatican's Official Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music (PIMS), is launching a series of short educational video tutorials on social media to help the People of God sing along with the Holy Father during the upcoming major liturgical celebrations.
LISTEN as POPE LEO XIV Sings the Regina Caeli in Latin:
"Let’s sing with the Pope" aims to make the rich heritage of Gregorian chant accessible to all—a universal musical and spiritual language for celebrations such as papal Masses and to promote active and conscious participation in the liturgy.
FR. Robert Mehlhart OP, Rector of the Institute, presents simple, singable chants that are easy to learn, encouraging active and meaningful participation.
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music currently has 153 students from 44 countries; 10 of them will sing in the guide choir at the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.
Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, President of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, has begun offering singing lessons on social media, saying the initiative stems from a desire to help people join in song with Pope Leo XIV.
With over half a million views on on the first “Sing with the Pope” video, Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, says he is shocked at how people have responded to the series.
In an interview with Vatican News, the President of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music shares that it was a spur-of-the-moment idea.
After watching Pope Leo XIV burst into song during his first Regina Caeli greeting, he realized he had a chance to help people get more involved. “I saw the Pope addressing his people,” Fr. Mehlhart explains, “and most people could join him.”
But he noticed there were people who “would have liked to have joined him, but they weren’t really prepared.” He immediately thought about how the Dominicans could offer a helping hand. With that, the "Let's Sing with the Pope" series was born.
"Let’s sing with the Pope" aims to make the rich heritage of Gregorian chant accessible to all—a universal musical and spiritual language for celebrations such as papal Masses and to promote active and conscious participation in the liturgy.
FR. Robert Mehlhart OP, Rector of the Institute, presents simple, singable chants that are easy to learn, encouraging active and meaningful participation.
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music currently has 153 students from 44 countries; 10 of them will sing in the guide choir at the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.
Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, President of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, has begun offering singing lessons on social media, saying the initiative stems from a desire to help people join in song with Pope Leo XIV.
With over half a million views on on the first “Sing with the Pope” video, Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, says he is shocked at how people have responded to the series.
In an interview with Vatican News, the President of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music shares that it was a spur-of-the-moment idea.
After watching Pope Leo XIV burst into song during his first Regina Caeli greeting, he realized he had a chance to help people get more involved. “I saw the Pope addressing his people,” Fr. Mehlhart explains, “and most people could join him.”
But he noticed there were people who “would have liked to have joined him, but they weren’t really prepared.” He immediately thought about how the Dominicans could offer a helping hand. With that, the "Let's Sing with the Pope" series was born.
SEE Let's Sing with the Pope VIDEO Below:
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