Vatican to discontinue annual Christmas concert

Vatican to discontinue annual Christmas concert

By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After a 13-year run, the annual Christmas concert at the Vatican will not be continued.

The Vatican did not say who made the decision, which was reported by Italian media Aug. 31. In recent years some church officials have viewed the concert as a distraction because of minor controversies involving performers.