Listen: Pope John Paul II sings "Ave Maria." --Yes, it actually is him

[mdgspencer]

He sang this when he was a cardinal, right before he became the Pope.

Here is an English translation of this prayer to the Virgin Mary, and then the Latin original version:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Latin;
Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui,
Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.
(from the University of Dayton)

 

[JanR]

I had no idea he could sing like that! Almost operatic.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Wow, St Pope JPII certainly was a man of many talents. St Pope JPII, pray for us.

 

[TK421]

I’m sure he got lots of practice as an aspiring actor before becoming a priest. Very nice.

 

[Dlee]

I don’t know - I’ve read different sources who say this is not his voice.
Sorry, the Video of John Paul II Singing the Ave Maria Isn't Real – EpicPew.