The verdict on the Pope's new album

Benedict XVI's singing voice is likely to disappoint classical music fansAlas, the Pope's much-heralded new Christmas album, Alma Mater, isn't quite what it seems. Fans of the pontiff hoping to hear his geriatric tones belting out a big tune will be sorely disappointed, and less devout music lovers, curious to hear his transformation from father of the church to godfather of rock – the album's out on Geffen, Nirvana's label – aren't going to be impressed, either. The papal singin...

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