Pope Leo’s legacy is shaping up to be marked by several controversies and surprises. The latest event is undoubtedly one no one saw coming.
In a video shared by The Washington Post, it was noted that Rev. Guilherme Peixoto had to rework his DJ set for a Slovakian youth festival after realizing who should be the opening act: Pope Leo.
In the video for the youth festival, Leo stated: “May the blessing of Almighty God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, come upon you.”
“What we leave on the dance floor is amazing, and we need to bring this to the world,” Peixoto said of the event.
After Leo’s message, strobe lights, electronic music and fog filled the area.
“First of all, I love electronic music,” Peixoto said. “And I’ve always listened, even without thinking that I could be a DJ.”
As The Washington Post noted, the priest began mixing music “for church karaoke fundraisers.” Since then, he now plays at concerts, festivals and clubs.
“I’m really feeling that God is present, and that God is on the dance floor with us. And I saw people hugging each other, some almost crying. This energy makes you change the world.”
Pope Leo’s legacy continues to unfold in surprising ways. The question now is simply what will happen next in the Catholic Church.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
