The pontiff delivered a surprise video address to young people gathered outside a cathedral in Kosice<\/p>\n
Pope Leo XIV has made a surprise appearance via video at a rave in Slovakia, extending his blessing to the crowd of young people during a DJ set.
\nThe event, held outside the 14th-century St. Elizabeth Cathedral in Kosice, marked the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober. The celebration featured a concert-style setup with lasers, smoke effects, projection screens, and a DJ booth. The set was performed by Padre Guilherme, widely known as the \u201cDJ priest,\u201d who tours internationally with electronic shows that combine techno with sacred and folk elements.
\nAlthough the party took place on November 8, the video of the Pope\u2019s message went viral over the weekend after Padre Guilherme shared it on social media with the caption: \u201cElectronic music, faith and Pope Leo XIV message.\u201d<\/p>\n
Track ID: church bells unreleased #padreguilherme #melodictechno #electronicmusic #Portugal pic.twitter.com\/N5CLsLJD5B\u2014 Padre Guilherme (@Padreguilherme0) November 23, 2025 <\/p>\n
The footage shows the pontiff appearing via a projection onto the cathedral walls as the priest performed his unreleased single \u201cDear Young People,\u201d taken from his upcoming EP titled \u201cIntegral Ecology.\u201d As the address played, lasers, spotlights, and projection mapping lit the facade.
\n\u201cWith joy I greet you as you gather before the splendid cathedral of Kosice, which is a beating heart of faith and hope,\u201d the Pope said, addressing the crowd.<\/p>\n
The pope hosting a rave and dJ Priest\u2026 was not on my bingo card pic.twitter.com\/qAm0yYvmnM\u2014 IdolKnights (@idolknights) November 22, 2025 <\/p>\n
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, became the 267th head of the Catholic Church earlier this year and is the first American to assume the role. Since the beginning of his papacy, the pontiff has placed emphasis on cultural engagement and exploring new ways of promoting religious values through the arts.
\nHis widely shared Letterboxd post listed his four favorite films: \u2018The Sound of Music\u2019, \u2018It\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u2019, \u2018Ordinary People\u2019, and \u2018Life is Beautiful\u2019, choices he said reflect \u201cthe best of the human spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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