Pope Leo XIV made an unexpected video appearance during a rave party held outside St. Elizabeth Cathedral in Kosice, Slovakia, drawing widespread attention on social media. The event, which celebrated the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober, featured a unique blend of electronic music, laser lights, and sacred imagery, creating an atmosphere that merged contemporary culture with religious tradition. The rave took place on November 8, but the video of Pope Leo XIV’s message, shared by DJ Padre Guilherme, went viral across platforms, sparking discussions about the role of the Church in modern artistic expression.
Padre Guilherme, a Brazilian priest known for his international electronic music performances, delivered the DJ set that included a special rendition of his unreleased track