In a viral video from 2019 circulated on social media, a shocking incident purportedly occurred in Brazil, where a priest was allegedly pushed off stage for making derogatory remarks about overweight women.?
Contrary to the sensational headlines claiming that the priest declared, "Fat women don't go to heaven," this narrative has been debunked as fake news.
The truth behind the incident is far from the fabricated story, underscoring the pervasive misinformation issue in today's digital age.?
This article delves into the details of the incident, examining the implications of spreading false information and the importance of fact-checking in the era of rampant misinformation.?
No, that's false. Priest Marcelo Rossi was indeed pushed from the stage on July 15, 2019, in Cachoeira Paulista, S?o Paulo, but he did not make such a statement.?
While a video of the incident spread rapidly on social media back then, some users added a caption alleging the remark about overweight women.?
Still, local fact-checkers have confirmed that this claim is unfounded.?
The Catholic clergyman delivered a speech after a youth camp attended by approximately 50,000 people.?
Despite a minor mishap, he quickly recovered and resumed his sermon on stage, broadcast online.?
In the video, which has garnered tens of thousands of views on social media, a woman wearing a white T-shirt and holding a handbag approaches Rossi from his right side.?
Religious figures observe from the background as the microphone captures the sound of his fall. The woman's expression seems to suggest she is smiling.?
You can watch the video on YouTube where the women pushed the Priest. The video is shared by iG.
The event took place on 15th July, 2019, in Cachoeira Paulista, S?o Paulo. The incident happened just before 3 p.m.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article had an error, the same has been edited and updated.
What do you think about it? Do let us know in the comments.
For more trending stories, follow us on Telegram.?