{"product_id":"2026200017208-secondhand-music-from-the-vatican-alma-mater-featuring-the-voice-of-pope-benedict-xvi","title":"Music From The Vatican: Alma Mater Featuring The Voice Of Pope Benedict Xvi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the heart of the Holy See comes one of the most extraordinary musical recordings ever produced under papal authority — Music from the Vatican: Alma Mater is a sweeping, devotional work that unites sacred choral composition with the spoken word of Pope Benedict XVI himself. Released in 2009 through Geffen Records in collaboration with the Vatican, this landmark album blends classical orchestration, traditional liturgical music, and contemporary spiritual arrangements into a profound act of faith, bringing together some of the world's most celebrated performers in reverence to the Catholic tradition. The album stands as a cultural and spiritual milestone, representing the first time in history that a reigning Pope participated in a commercial music release, lending his voice to a project designed to carry the message of peace, hope, and unity to a global audience. Produced with the full blessing of the Holy See and featuring contributions from internationally renowned artists, the accompanying book presents the full context, imagery, and spiritual vision behind the recording. Whether approached as a collector's artefact, a devotional resource, or a document of modern religious history, this volume raises an irresistible question: what does it mean when the voice of God's earthly representative is set to music?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269335556315,"sku":"2026200017208-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3f3156a7-7214-4ed4-874b-07b7d3f9fcfd.png?v=1788998318","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017208-secondhand-music-from-the-vatican-alma-mater-featuring-the-voice-of-pope-benedict-xvi","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}