Pope Leo XIV says liturgical music is not mere decoration

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Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music during his general audience. He emphasized that music is a necessary part of the liturgy, not just a decoration. The Pope also highlighted the significance of Gregorian chant and the need for quality music in liturgical celebrations.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope Leo XIV says liturgical music is not decoration

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Leon XIV says liturgical music is prayer, not decoration

How the coverage unfolded

Aug 19, 1:15 AM Vatican News Leon XIV: muzyka w liturgii nie jest ozdobą
Aug 19, 1:29 AM Vatican News Лев XIV про літургійну музику: форма молитви, а не прикраса богослужіння
Aug 19, 4:17 AM Niedziela Muzyka w liturgii nie jest ozdobą
Aug 19, 1:56 AM Vatican News Papst Leo XIV.: „Kirchenmusik ist keine Dekoration"
Aug 19, 1:48 AM Religión Digital El Papa recuerda en la audiencia general que la música en la liturgia "no es un mero adorno"
Aug 19, 2:06 AM Vida Nueva León XIV advierte que la música sacra “no es mera decoración” y pide alejarla de las “modas” en la liturgia

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