Rumor – The decisions of Pope Leo XIV caused a spiritual earthquake in the Vatican and are shaking the Church’s foundations from within.
Analysis
Since Pope Leo XIV assumed leadership of the Catholic Church after the death of Francis, several videos and messages have been circulating on social media with striking claims. Among them, one video stands out for claiming that his decisions are causing a spiritual “earthquake” in the Vatican, with mysterious, profound, and even “inexplicable” changes.
The content, which mixes symbolic elements with a mystical tone, attempts to build a narrative of radical transformation, suggesting that the new pontiff is breaking away from the Church’s traditional functioning. The messages are accompanied by emotional statements, portraying the Pope as a nearly prophetic figure, full of silence and introspection. Read the message accompanying the video:
Version 1: The decisions of Pope Leo XIV CAUSED an EARTHQUAKE in the Vatican! IT HAPPENED THESE DAYS The latest decisions of Pope Leo XIV CAUSED an EARTHQUAKE in the Vatican! IT HAPPENED THESE DAYS In the silent heart of the Vatican, something inexplicable is happening. The walls seem to tremble, the hallways breathe a charged silence, and unthinkable decisions are being made.
While many try to understand what is happening, Pope Leo XIV acts without fiery speeches, without grand decrees. His strength comes from consistency and prayer, disarming with simple gestures and direct words. In this video, you will discover: The spiritual movement shaking the Church from within. The hidden message behind the Vatican walls. Why this Pope is not seeking popularity but real transformation.
Version 2: Loving the “Leo XIV” style… the choice for silence. The Church saying enough to so much modernity, so much show, cameras… God is sought in silence. This is the Pope I always wanted. I imagine Jesus, watching the “Little Leo,” praying and speaking. And listening to the videos narrating his beautiful pastoral life over the years. May God bless and protect him always!
Fact-check
Messages citing a “spiritual earthquake” caused by Pope Leo XIV’s actions sparked curiosity and speculation, but they are nothing more than exaggerations. In this article, we will answer three main questions: 1) Did Pope Leo XIV cause a “spiritual earthquake” in the Vatican? 2) Have there been significant or controversial changes since the beginning of his papacy? 3) Are there other similar fake news stories circulating online?
Did Pope Leo XIV cause a “spiritual earthquake” in the Vatican?
No. The expression used in the videos is symbolic and full of emotional language. It is an exaggerated metaphor and does not correspond to factual events. The content claims that the Pope’s silent decisions are “shaking” the Vatican but provides no evidence or reliable journalistic reports of actual disruptions or institutional crises. The videos use mystical language and mysterious narratives, typical of digital misinformation.
Have there been significant or controversial changes since the beginning of Leo XIV’s papacy?
No. The changes promoted by Leo XIV are administrative and part of the usual transition between pontificates. Cardinal replacements, internal appointments, and posture adjustments are expected whenever there is a change in Church leadership. So far, there has been no doctrinal reform, controversial measure, or disruptive action by Leo XIV that would justify the claim of a “spiritual shake-up.” This is an attempt to portray ordinary actions as supposedly extraordinary events, without any basis in reality.
Are there other similar fake news stories circulating online?
Yes. Several misleading claims involving Pope Leo XIV have already been debunked. Some examples include the claim that he requested prayers against the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, that he sent a warning to the Christian Congregation of Brazil, or that he said he was angry with God. All of these rumors were based on manipulated videos, false quotes, or distorted interpretations, usually spread by profiles that produce content using artificial intelligence with no commitment to the truth.
Conclusion
Despite the alarmist tone and emotional language, the videos claiming Pope Leo XIV caused a “spiritual earthquake” in the Vatican are not based on facts. The expression is metaphorical and was used to create engagement in videos and texts that exaggerate routine changes within the Church. There is no rupture, crisis, or hidden mystery in the Vatican’s hallways.
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