Pope Leo XIV Surprises Attendees at a Massive Rave in Slovakia

Pope Leo XIV surprises attendees at a massive rave in Slovakia

In a surprising twist, Pope Leo XIV appeared at a rave in Slovakia, blending spirituality with youth culture in a celebration of Archbishop Bernard Bober's 75th birthday.

Fact check: Did Pope Leo host a rave last week in Slovakia?

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025. / Credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2025 / 13:18 pm (CNA). Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. The viral stories included images of laser lights, electronic dance music, and a priest serving as DJ. But what really happened? Here’s what you need to know.What …

Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Host a Rave Last Week in Slovakia?

Felipe Amorim Father Guilherme Peixoto, a priest and DJ, performs onstage during a fair in Coimbra, Portugal, on July 4, 2024. Catholic leaders in Košice also attended the event.

When A Priest Became A 'DJ' And The Pope Joined The Party

When a Priest Became a ‘DJ’ and the Pope Joined the Party – Slovakia Just Witnessed the Most Unexpected Church Celebration Ever!Imagine beams of neon light dancing across a 14th-century cathedral a priest behind a DJ console and the Pope greeting the crowd on a giant LED screen. No, this isn’t a movie script, this actually happened. The night St. Elizabeth Cathedral turned into a gatheringOn 8 November, Padre Guilherme, now world-famous as the ‘…

Pope Leo makes appearance during DJ set at Catholic rave

The event took place in front of a 14th-century cathedral in Slovakia earlier this monthContinue reading...