The Pope gave a surprise video address to young people gathered outside a cathedral in Kosice
</p><div><p>Pope Leo XIV has made a surprise appearance via video at a rave in Slovakia, blessing the crowd of young people during a DJ set.
The event, held outside the 14th-century St. Elizabeth’s 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, commonly known as the “DJ priest,” who tours internationally with electronic shows that combine techno with sacred and folk elements.
Although the celebration took place on November 8, the video of the Pope’s message went viral this weekend after Padre Guilherme shared it on social media with the caption: “Electronic music, faith and message of Pope Leo XIV.”
The footage shows the Pope appearing via a projection on the walls of the cathedral while the priest performs his unreleased single “Dear young people,” taken from his upcoming EP titled “Integral ecology.” As the address played, lasers, spotlights and projection maps illuminated the facade.
“It is with joy that I greet you as you gather in front of the beautiful Cathedral of Kosice, which is a beating heart of faith and hope,” said the Pope, addressing the crowd.
Pope Leo Since the beginning of his pontificate, the Pope has emphasized cultural engagement and exploring new ways to promote religious values through the arts.
His widely shared Letterboxd post listed his four favorite films: “The Sound of Music,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Ordinary People” and “Life is Beautiful,” choices he says reflect “the best of the human spirit.”
