Pope to release album of songs and prayers

AN ALBUM featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI is to be released worldwide later this year, a record label has announced.

He will be heard singing and speaking in Latin, Italian, Portuguese, French and German on an album to be released on the record label that was home to Nirvana and Guns N’ Roses.

It is the first time he will be heard on an album, according to Geffen UK/Universal, which is releasing the recording with the Pope’s blessing.