With Blessing of Pope Leo, Rave Concert is Held at Catholic Cathedral in Slovakia

Pope Leo's speech at a rave concert in Slovakia. Photo: nerdsmedia

A "DJ priest" held a rave in honor of the 75th birthday of the local archbishop.

KOSICE — In honor of the 75th birthday of Slovak Archbishop Bernard Bober, the Vatican sent Padre Guilherme, a priest who combines worship and a career as a DJ, to the country. A rave concert blessed by Pope Leo XIV was held in front of St. Elizabeth's Cathedral in Košice, according to the nerdsmedia Telegram channel.

Padre Guilherme DJ's while wearing the collar. Photo: nerdsmedia
Padre Guilherme DJ's while wearing the collar. Photo: nerdsmedia

Before Guilherme's arrival, a huge festival stage was built in front of the largest temple in Slovakia, which was equipped with projectors, smoke machines, lasers and other special effects for parties.

An image from the rave event. Photo: nerdsmedia
An image from the rave event. Photo: nerdsmedia

Before the start of the padre-DJ's speech, the audience listened to a special address and a prayer by the pontiff, who wished the young people a good time at the "Christian rave."

Previously, UOJ reported that Pope Leo was scheduled to hold a Jubilee lunch with transgender Catholic activists.

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