Sir James MacMillan, the foremost modern British composer and a forthright Catholic, says ‘music is the perfect art form to bring people together to see a better world.’ The music of Sir James ...

We are created to sing the praises of Almighty God for all eternity,’ the African cardinal reminds the faithful.

Liturgical and sacred music can be a powerful instrument of evangelization, because it gives people a glimpse of the beauty of heaven, Pope Francis said Saturday at an international meeting of choirs.

For one member of "the Pope's Choir," the Catholic Church, while appreciating sacred music, has in some respects lost the art of singing it in her parishes, prompting the need for a revival of ...

Editor’s note: To listen along as you read, click the links in the text. These pieces were performed for The Economist by the choir of Jesus College, Cambridge. IN 1605 Charles de Ligny, a Frenchman, ...

"I approached the composition as a prayer," jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck said of his "To Hope! A Celebration," a contemporary setting for the Roman Catholic Mass, "concentrating upon the ...

At the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, choirs around the world were significantly impacted. Could we gather to sing? If so, could we do it safely to ensure that singers would not be exposed to the ...

Pope Francis greets choir members during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square in a file photo. (Credit: Paul Haring/CNS.) Listen Is contemporary Catholic church music “mediocre, superficial and ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Fusing the rich heritage of Catholic sacred music with the tradition of jazz, VESPERS FOR THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: J.J. WRIGHT TRIO; ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL CHOIR; FIFTH HOUSE ...

The Gather hymnal, whose ubiquitous 2004 2nd edition still guides countless Catholic parishes in song, is now in its 4th edition. Released earlier this year, this newest edition is advertised as being ...

Recently I attended my first Dave Matthews Band concert. Over the last couple years, I have become an avid listener of DMB as a result of their eclectic musical stylings, which includes influences ...

Screenshot of David Haas during a performance at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2017 (YouTube/RECongress) As allegations of serial sexual misconduct against Catholic composer David Haas ...