Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many social media posts and videos are being shared through various platforms, scaring the users, and we noticed that these are sometimes shared be various groups. Accordingly, as a video of people disappearing has been circulating on social media these days, we conducted a fact-finding investigation regarding that. Social Media […]
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Following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Catholics around the world, as well as the rest of the world, are eagerly waiting to see his successor. Meanwhile, social media posts circulated indicating that the Vatican had officially released the list of 12 candidates for the papacy, which included Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of […]
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After his health condition became not good, Pope Francis was hospitalised recently( February 14th ). On the 23rd of February, his health condition became critical. With that, misleading claims were spread, stating the Pope passed away. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Pope passed away. FB | Archived Archived Link Those posts are shared […]
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Verifying the accuracy of statements attributed to key spiritual leaders is essential as they can have ripple effects on religious followers. Claims that Pope Francis remarked on the dietary and spiritual focus of Lent have created a lot of curiosity among social media users. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: A […]
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A statement attributed to Father Amila Jeevantha Peiris, who actively contributed to the Gotagogama (GGG) Protest, was viral among Facebook users. It was claimed that Fr. Jeewantha said that even though a black ‘Vesak’ was celebrated during the GGG protests in May 2022, such was not required for this Christmas. However, Factcrescendo Sri Lanka’s investigation […]
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Filling a gap of 22 years, His Holiness Don Albert Malcolm Ranjith was consecrated as the second Cardinal of Sri Lanka in 2010. He was appointed as the Archbishop of Colombo a year earlier in 2009. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has been a key figure in waging the battle, demanding justice for the victims of the […]
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Poya Day which coincides with the monthly full moon is considered a sacred day for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. In observance with national laws which are in place to safeguard Buddhism in the country, no meat or liquor is sold on Poya days. Many clad in white and observe fast or engage in religious activities […]
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