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Why is the Solemnity of Christ the King set apart?

The Solemnity of Christ the King (this year, Nov. 22) “was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as an antidote to secularism, a way of life which leaves God out of man’s thinking and living and organizes his life as if God did not exist.

“The feast is intended to proclaim in a striking and effective manner Christ’s royalty over individuals, families, society, governments and nations,” according to CatholicCulture.org. The Mass for the feast establishes that Christ is God, as well as Redeemer and Head of the Church. The readings also reflect that he has dominion over the world.

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Hans von Kulmbach (1480-1522), “Christ the King”

Christ the King, and Sacred Music Meets AI (Nov. 25)

While Christians have celebrated Christ as King from the very beginning of the Church, the Feast of Christ the King of the Universe was put on the liturgical calendar less than 100 years ago. What’s the origin of this powerful solemnity? We find out with EWTN News’ Dr. Matthew Bunson. Then we look at another effort to sanctity the world — this time through sacred monastic music. Yet there’s a twist: Artificial Intelligence is involved. The Register’s Solène Tadié brings us a story of how an organization is using AI to help spread sacred monastic music.