Though he may seem an unlikley music star, Pope Benedict XVI has signed a major record deal with Geffen Records, whose artists include Snoop Dogg and Ashlee Simpson.

According to USA Today, the pope will release “Alma Mater,” featuring chants and prayers to the Virgin Mary along with eight original classical compositions, on Nov. 30.

A portion of the profits from sales will support music education for underprivileged children around the world.

Twitterers found humor in the news:

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   johncantu Pope gets record deal! http://bit.ly/Fv9SB & http://bit.ly/V0YSA – big question…will he outsell Pope John Paul II?? oh geez #fb 
2. 
   roadsidephil This pope has signed a record deal with Geffen. Next he’s buying a MySpace adder and getting spinners for his SUV. http://bit.ly/148Vii
3. 
   _ms_K_ Pope inks record deal? Crossing fingers for a music video of pope and Snoop hitting them corners in those low-lows (http://bit.ly/25AmWc) 
4. 
   jeffdwilson So the Pope has signed a record deal, finally an artist who can honesty thank God in his acceptance speech at the grammy’s.

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