From left, Colin Barlow, president of Geffen Records in Britain, Italian composer Stefano Mainetti and British composer Simon Boswell smile during the presentation "Alma Mater - Music from the Vatican'' album, at Julius Cesar's hall, in Rome, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Pope Benedict XVI sings and prays along with a mix of modern music and ancient church chants in the "Alma Mater - Music from the Vatican'' album that will be released on Nov. 30. Barlow said that part of the proceeds will go to fund music education for underprivileged children throughout the world. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

From left, Colin Barlow, president of Geffen Records in Britain, Italian composer Stefano Mainetti and British composer Simon Boswell smile during the presentation "Alma Mater - Music from the Vatican'' album, at Julius Cesar's hall, in Rome, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Pope Benedict XVI sings and prays along with a mix of modern music and ancient church chants in the "Alma Mater - Music from the Vatican'' album that will be released on Nov. 30. Barlow said that part of the proceeds will go to fund music education for underprivileged children throughout the world.

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