Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-27 13:53:42 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B4416F66BD93C31B8BF7CAA01DB285DCD90CFC0E260A12A6B8DD339A855FBBCC
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Pope Benedict's photo is fake. The hand gestures are "i love you" in sign language. https://factcheck.afp.com/online-posts-falsely-portray-pope-francis-and-other-world-leaders-making-devil-horns-gesture The Vatican sculpture is a modern representation of the Resurrection of Christ. https://www.catholic.com/qa/is-that-a-demon-behind-the-pope The sign of the Cross is Christian https://www.britannica.com/topic/sign-of-the-cross The upside down Cross represents St. Peter's death. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-upside-down-cross-satanic-or-symbolic
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