(ANSA) - Vatican City, December 31 - Pope Francis said
Thursday he has always liked music, ever since his mother made
his family listen to opera on the radio in Argentina.
"I have had the pleasure of listening to singing since I
was a little boy, I like music so much," the pontiff said in an
audience for members of the Pueri Cantores international choral
association.
"Mamma on Saturday at 2 in the afternoon made us sit in
front of the radio to listen to broadcasts of opera and as a
child I discovered the pleasure of hearing singing".
"I could never sing but one of my grandfathers, who was a
carpenter, sang always while he worked," the pope said.
"Singing educates the soul, it is good for the soul".
"For instance when mamma wanted to make the baby sleep she
sang a lullaby and the baby became peaceful and fell asleep".
"Saint Augustine had a very beautiful expression speaking
of the joy of Christian life, 'Sing and Walk'."
Pope says 'always liked music'
Pontiff said he could never sing himself