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Pope Leo XIV calls for preserving Church's musical heritage

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Pope Leo XIV highlighted the importance of sacred music in the liturgy, calling for the Church's musical heritage to be preserved. He emphasized the role of sacred music in fostering prayer and communion among the faithful. The Pope made the remarks during his general audience at the Vatican on August 19.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope Leo XIV highlights importance of sacred music

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope Leo XIV preserves Church musical heritage

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of sacred music

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Papa Leone XIV leads general audience

How the coverage unfolded

Aug 19, 1:15 AM ACI Stampa Papa Leone XIV: "Il compositore di musica sacra è chiamato a conoscere e custodire il patrimonio musicale della Chiesa"
Aug 19, 4:29 AM Vatican News Udienza Generale, 19 agosto 2026 - Papa Leone XIV LIS
Aug 19, 4:30 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved
Aug 19, 4:53 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV: The Musical Heritage of the Church Must Be Preserved
Aug 19, 7:26 AM CBCP News Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved
Aug 19, 10:45 AM Catholic Star Herald Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved
Aug 19, 2:20 PM CathNews Australia Musical heritage of the Church must be preserved: Pope
Aug 19, 1:30 PM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV: The Musical Heritage of the Church Must Be Preserved
Aug 19, 9:03 PM The Catholic Thing Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved

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