There are two artists known as Pontifex. 1. Catholic priest, rapper, and urban poet, Fr. (Father) Claude Burns is a pastor at Holy Spirit Church in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Fr. Pontifex's frankness, orthodoxy, and engaging style has made him a rising star in the ever-emerging genre of Catholic hip-hop. In his first full-length release, Ordained, Fr. Pontifex’s songs range from the autobiographical to the catechetical. A casual observer might think the idea of a rapping priest to be campy or gimmicky, and perhaps on some level, it is. However, Fr. Pontifex’s style, which i… read more
There are two artists known as Pontifex. 1. Catholic priest, rapper, and urban poet, Fr. (Father) Claude Burns is a pastor at Holy Spirit Church in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Fr. Pontifex's frankness, orthodoxy, and engaging style has made him a rising star in the ever-emerging genre of … read more
There are two artists known as Pontifex. 1. Catholic priest, rapper, and urban poet, Fr. (Father) Claude Burns is a pastor at Holy Spirit Church in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Fr. Pontifex's frankness, orthodoxy, and engaging style has made him a rising star in the ever-emerging genre of Catholic hip-hop. In his first full-length release, Ordained, Fr. Ponti… read more