Nun Wins Italian Version of “The Voice”

A Catholic nun has won the biggest singing competition in Italy.

Sister Cristina Scuccia launched into praise for God upon hearing the announcement she had won the voting for winner of “The Voice” in a landslide, capturing over 62 percent of the vote.   The nun then recited the Lord’s Prayer during her acceptance speech.

The 25-year-old said she was living out Pope Francis’ advice to Catholic clergy members to be more outgoing in their life’s work and actions.  In addition to winning a cash prize, the sister receives a recording contract from Universal Music.

However, the Sicily-born nun said that she likely will not pursue a performance career and will return to her convent for a life of prayer and reverence.

“I will go back to my priorities – prayer, waking up early in the morning, school service. That’s fundamental for me to be able to begin something new later on,” Sister Scuccia told reporters.