Pope Leo XIV delivered a surprise video blessing during a rave party held outside St. Elizabeth Cathedral in Kosice, Slovakia, as part of a celebration marking Archbishop Bernard Bober’s 75th birthday. The event, which combined electronic music with traditional religious elements, featured lasers, smoke effects, and projection screens, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the young attendees.
Padre Guilherme, a renowned DJ priest who blends techno with sacred and folk music, performed an unreleased track titled ‘Dear Young People’ from his upcoming EP ‘Integral Ecology.’ During the performance, a video of Pope Leo XIV was projected onto the cathedral’s walls, delivering a message of faith and hope to the crowd. The video went viral after being shared on social media by Padre Guilherme, who captioned it as ‘Electronic music, faith and Pope Leo XIV message.’
The Pope, who is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, has emphasized the importance of cultural engagement in promoting religious values. His selection of films, including classics like ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Life is Beautiful,’ reflects his belief in the power of art to convey the best of the human spirit. This event underscores his innovative approach to connecting with younger generations through modern artistic and technological means.