Rumor – A video would show an inverted cross and hooded people performing esoteric or satanic rituals during Pope Francis’ funeral.
Analysis
There has been no shortage of fake news going viral after the death of Pope Francis. Now, a video is circulating on social media supposedly showing images from Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican. The footage, which went viral in several languages, shows people wearing heavy hooded garments and carrying inverted crosses, sparking accusations that the event featured esoteric or even satanic rituals.
The content gained traction among pages promoting conspiracy theories involving the Vatican. Some messages suggest that the symbols and outfits are proof of a secret ceremony or occult practices at the funeral. Check out some versions of the rumor circulating in different languages:
Version 1: FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS AT THE VATICAN Version 2: Esoteric Vatican? Balandrau, inverted cross, symbol of fire torches… Version 3: I see the inverted cross, a Masonic symbol. Masonic rite, how can this be? OCCULTISM AT THE POPE’S FUNERAL!
Version 4: Pope’s wake.. Does anyone know why they perform that ritual? #popefrancis #FOLLOWANDSHARE Version 5: WHAT IS HAPPENING at Pope Francis’ funeral, this supposedly happened at the funeral. Inverted cross or rituals? THE TRUTH COMES TO LIGHT false prophets 2025 Nostradamus false prophet
Version 6: The Pope’s funeral procession left us with more questions than answers. Strange hooded figures, upside-down crosses, and an overall eerie atmosphere made us wonder if we had stumbled into a secret ritual. What are your thoughts on this mysterious spectacle?
Fact-checking
The content raised doubts among many people worldwide, leading to three main questions: 1) Did Pope Francis’ funeral feature an inverted cross, hooded people, and esoteric (satanic) rituals? 2) If it is not from Pope Francis’ funeral, where is the video showing the inverted cross and hooded people from? 3) Is there anything satanic or esoteric about the inverted cross and the hoods in question? Let’s go to the answers.
Did Pope Francis’ funeral feature an inverted cross, hooded people, and esoteric (satanic) rituals?
No. The images shared on social media do not show Pope Francis’ funeral. The actual funeral was held publicly at the Vatican, with extensive media coverage and live broadcast on various official channels, as shown here. At no point were there signs of esoteric rituals or inverted crosses. The ceremony followed the traditional Catholic Church protocol.
If it is not from Pope Francis’ funeral, where is the video showing the inverted cross and hooded people from?
The viral video is actually from a traditional Holy Week procession in Cartagena, Spain. The images belong to the “Tercio del Arrepentimiento de San Pedro,” a group that participates in the city’s historical religious celebrations. More information about the tradition can be found on the official Holy Week of Cartagena website (click here). It is a Catholic cultural event, not an occultist ritual.
Is there anything satanic or esoteric about the inverted cross and the hoods in question?
No, there is not. Despite being wrongly associated with satanism by some, the inverted cross is, in Christian tradition, a symbol of Saint Peter’s humility, who, according to tradition, requested to be crucified upside down as he did not consider himself worthy of dying like Jesus Christ.
This symbolism is quite common in various Catholic manifestations, as explained here. Regarding the hooded garments, they are part of the traditional attire of many Spanish Catholic brotherhoods and symbolize penitence and spiritual anonymity, not occultism or satanic practices.
Conclusion
In summary: it is false that Pope Francis’ funeral featured inverted crosses, hooded people, and esoteric or satanic rituals. The video actually shows a Holy Week procession in Cartagena, Spain. The inverted cross is a Christian symbol related to Saint Peter, not satanism. The Pope’s funeral was conducted according to Catholic traditions, publicly and transparently.
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