Beiruting News

Pope Francis is ready to take on the religious world! Now he is set to take on the music world with a rock album entitled Wake Up!

The 11-track album was launched at a fairly sombre ceremony at the Vatican.

The music was contributed by various Italian artists and producers.

Don Giulio Neroni, the producer and artistic director, said Francis' simple, down-to-earth style was the inspiration for the album.

"We took into consideration Pope Francis' speeches: speeches he made in various countries around the world, with diverse themes," said Doni.

"We hope we have delivered a different arrangement for this work but also that we have managed to maintain the emotional and psychological aspect of the pope."

Wake Up! CD (pictured) was released in Italy yesterday and producers say it will be released worldwide at a later date.