Gianni Bettini
Gianni Bettini was an Italian inventor and technician who is notable for recording one of the earliest sound recordings of a pope, capturing the voice of Pope Leo XIII on a wax cylinder in 1903. This groundbreaking achievement not only preserved a significant moment in history but also marked the first time a pope's voice was recorded, further solidifying the importance of technological advances in documenting religious figures.
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Gianni Bettini recorded the voice of Pope Leo XIII on a wax cylinder in 1903.
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