The Argentine Episcopal Conference opened a nationwide competition for musicians and composers to create the official song for Pope Leo XIV's visit in November.
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The Argentine Episcopal Conference (CEA) launched a national contest Saturday to select the official song that will accompany activities during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, scheduled for November.
The competition is open to Argentine musicians and composers aged 18 and older, who may participate individually or in groups. Entrants are invited to submit original, previously unpublished works composed specifically for the papal visit.
The contest imposes no restrictions on musical genre. Songs must be written in Spanish, though they may incorporate indigenous languages in a complementary manner. Submissions must run between two and four minutes in length.
The winning composition will become the official theme of Leo XIV's visit and will accompany content produced by the organizing body. The initiative seeks to create a work that reflects the significance of the papal visit to Argentina.
Participants interested in submitting entries can register through the official channels established by the CEA for the competition. The contest represents part of the broader preparations underway for the pontiff's arrival in the country later this year.
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