There are variant texts, but they most often begin with these words that give the hymn its alternative title: Christus vincit!
The melody of the refrain is used as an interval signal for Vatican Radio's shortwave transmissions.
This hymn is sung in the Catholic Church at solemn events,[1] such as the inauguration of a pope[2] or, in centuries past, at the coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor.
Laudes Regiæ has its origins in as far back as ancient Rome.
When Roman leaders such as generals, emperors or consuls entered the Eternal City of Rome after triumph in a great battle, they were met by the chants of the people.