Pope Francis has shared a new track from his forthcoming rock album.

The LP was announced earlier this year, with 'Wake Up!' set to be released on November 27th. The title track is already online, with His Holiness now sharing another preview.

'¿Por qué sufren los ninos?' translates as 'Why Do Children Suffer?', and it's an orchestral rock piece featuring a Latin hymn alongside a recording of a speech the Pope gave speech at St. Thomas University in the Philippines.

There's probably not a lot here for non-believers – the arrangement is tame, and rather un-diverting – but it's curiosity value is undeniable. And, of course, for the Catholic readers amongst us this represents a rather historic moment.

Check out '¿Por qué sufren los ninos?' below.