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Pope's music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs, includes Elvis

Vatican City — Pope Francis' music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl records, according to the Vatican cardinal who is curating …
Rand Miller
He probably has some Judas Priest.
alfred dunn
Most priests do not take a vow of poverty.
Louis IX
Priests don't take the vow of poverty do they? He needs more vinyl, I swear it sounds better than digital.
John A Cassani
Jesuits do take vows to the evangelical councils, but, once one becomes a bishop, he is no longer bound by vows to the evangelical councils (ordination promises still apply). Strict evangelical poverty is impossible for a bishop, as he, very often, has a great deal of wealth in his name.
V.R.S.
@John A Cassani
As a bishop he should live up to his status perfectionis.
John A Cassani
@V.R.S. Without a doubt. If a priest should be allowed any sort of indulgence, perhaps an immense theological and spiritual library could be fitting. An immense collection of cd’s, with only 19 vinyl records? That’s just a form of gluttony.
V.R.S.
@John A Cassani
Perhaps it's Elvis plus Complete Patristics and Doctors of the Church on CD. Plus Platinum Solesmes Edition. We don't know.