After Pope Francis\u2019s recent passing, a video involving him and Donald Trump resurfaced online, sparking debates about its authenticity. The clip, which shows Pope Francis swatting away Trump\u2019s hand during a handshake, was widely shared. It even displayed a CNN logo, giving the impression it was real news footage.<\/p>\n
However, The Dispatch Fact Check quickly debunked the video. CNN confirmed that the footage was fake. To clarify, journalist Daniel Baldwin shared the original CNN footage from March 2017, showing Trump\u2019s visit to the Vatican without any hand-swatting incident.<\/p>\n
The viral video actually came from a comedic skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live<\/em>. The scene of the Pope brushing away Trump\u2019s hand was a satirical addition to the real 2017 meeting, created for comedic effect.<\/p>\n Despite its comedic nature, the video confused many viewers. Some questioned its authenticity, while others wished it were real simply for the entertainment value. One user exclaimed, \u201cWait, this really happened? It\u2019s not edited?\u201d Another wrote, \u201cPlease let this be real.\u201d<\/p>\n Users turned to Grok, the AI assistant on X (formerly Twitter), for answers. Grok confirmed that the video was fake, originating from Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s 2017 comedy skit. The original footage from the Vatican meeting had no such interaction.<\/p>\n While some found the video humorous, others were disappointed by the truth. One fan commented, \u201cI laugh every time I see it\u2014it\u2019s like something siblings would do.\u201d<\/p>\n As the viral video frenzy died down, news emerged that Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis just a day before his death. The conversation details have since been shared as Catholics around the world mourn.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, attention shifts to the Vatican as they prepare to select a new pope, with the world watching for the symbolic black or white smoke signaling the decision.<\/p>\n \nSocial Media Confusion<\/h3>\n
AI Clarifies the Truth<\/h3>\n
Reactions to the Reveal<\/h3>\n
Reflecting on Pope Francis\u2019s Legacy<\/h3>\n