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Inside a packed Beirut nightclub, electronic beats thumped as videos of popes were projected onto the wall and Father Pesecuto spun records on a turntable. More than 2,000 people attended, but the event also drew opposition from some Christians in Lebanon.
Father Pesecuto’s journey into electronic music began in his native Portugal more than a decade ago, as a way to raise money to pay off parish debts. Since then, he has traveled the world, even having Pope Francis bless his headphones. But his Beirut trip has faced challenges: a small but vocal group, including some priests, have filed a formal complaint alleging that the event distorts Christian images and practices and violates church ethics.
This story reveals the tension between faith and entertainment, and how music can spark debates larger than the beats themselves.
Father Pesecuto’s journey into electronic music began in his native Portugal more than a decade ago, as a way to raise money to pay off parish debts. Since then, he has traveled the world, even having Pope Francis bless his headphones. But his Beirut trip has faced challenges: a small but vocal group, including some priests, have filed a formal complaint alleging that the event distorts Christian images and practices and violates church ethics.
This story reveals the tension between faith and entertainment, and how music can spark debates larger than the beats themselves.