Pope Benedict XVI has called for an end to electric guitars and modern music being played in church and is demanding a return to traditional choirs and Gregorian chants.
The use of guitars and tambourines has irked the pope, who loves classical music. “It is possible to modernize holy music,” he said at a concert conducted by the director of music at the Sistine Chapel, Domenico Bartolucci. “But it should not happen outside the traditional path of Gregorian chants or sacred polyphonic choral music.”
His comments prompted the newspaper La Stampa to compare him with Pope Pius X, who denounced faddish classical and baroque compositions and reinstated Gregorian chants in 1903.
Benedict XVI’s supporters argue that the music played during Mass is a vital part of the communion between worshippers and God.
Some may remember that Pope John Paul II was open to popular music and dance:
via The New York Sun
Rate This Post: 
Bookmarking links:
Tags: controversy, guitars, rap, religion, rock.
No Responses to “Pope Calls for End to Electric Guitars and a Return to Medieval Music”
Please Wait
Leave a Reply