In a memorable performance, Portuguese Catholic priest and DJ Guilherme Peixoto, also known as Father Guilherme, presented a remixed version of Bad Bunny’s song during a weekend event in Argentina that paid homage to the late Pope Francis.
Father Guilherme, a priest in his early 50s from Guimarães, Portugal, gained recognition globally after he initiated live DJ streaming to support parishes struggling with debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. He blends modern techno beats with elements of the Christian faith, including prayers and papal encyclicals.
Since rising to fame, Father Guilherme has entertained audiences at Catholic DJ events in various countries, including Portugal, Brazil, and Lebanon. He has put his spin on songs by famous bands, including a remix of video game music. In November, he…
Recently, he hosted a free rave in Buenos Aires’ Plaza de Mayo, marking one year since Pope Francis’ passing. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires in 1936, he included a remix of Bad Bunny’s 2025 track “Café con Ron,” featuring Christian-themed lyrics.
The new lyrics convey a simple message: “Coffee in the morning. Prayer in the afternoon. God bless you at night.”
According to the Puerto Rican outlet El Calce, Father Guilherme also performed remixes of other songs from Bad Bunny’s 2025 album and even adapted Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Another of his popular songs, “El Grano de Mostaza” (“Mustard Seed”), revisits a well-known Catholic hymn: “If you had faith, said the Lord, as small as a mustard seed, you could command the mountains to move.”
Argentinian newspaper La Nación reported that Father Guilherme’s show featured footage of Pope Francis and highlighted the Pope’s life from his early days as a bishop in Buenos Aires to his momentous election as Pope in 2013. Clips of the Pope’s messages throughout his tenure were also shared. Attendance estimates varied, with more than 120,000 attendees recorded, while local authorities estimated closer to 250,000, encompassing both believers and non-believers.
Among the Pope’s messages played during the event, one stood out: “I want noise. I want noise in the parish… Make noise.” He emphasized the need for churches to engage actively in society.
Another poignant message echoed the importance of youth in shaping the narrative: “If young people are not the heroes of this story, we are doomed. They are the future and the present.”
Mariana, a 42-year-old attendee, shared, “We were considering activities for the weekend, and my boyfriend suggested this. It’s a fun blend.”
Claudio, a 30-year-old, remarked, “I like the techno he plays; it’s one of my favorite styles. I discovered him through social media, and my mom, who is very Catholic, noticed too. We even shared this experience.”
Before wrapping up the event, a video featuring Buenos Aires Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva played. He reflected on how people often believe that “Francis never came to Argentina,” as the Pope could not visit since his election as Archbishop of Rome.
“But more than ever, we feel his presence among us. If we embody everything Pope Francis taught, he will remain with us,” the archbishop noted. He emphasized a desire to rediscover the Pope’s teachings, highlighting that God loves everyone deeply and reassured attendees that Jesus walks alongside them.
