Headline screenshot Share on Facebook Pope Francis has reportedly appointed Klaus Schwab, founder and non-executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), as “world bishop.”
Verdict: False
The claim is false and originally originated from an article published on August 17 on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.”
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Schwab announced that he will step down as WEF chairman in May 2024. SemaphoresAccording to the media, Schwab, who currently serves as non-executive chairman, founded the WEF in 1971.
The headline shared on the Facebook post claims that Pope Francis has appointed Schwab as “World Bishop.” “Pope Francis Commands Humanity to Follow 'World Bishop' Klaus Schwab in 'End Times',” the headline reads. The post goes on to say that Pope Francis “[Schwab’s] His plan to restore nature to a top position in the world order is [a] By 2024, he will be more important than Jesus Christ.”
This claim is false and originally August 17th article The article was published on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.”terms of service“We make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, or accuracy of the information, software, products, services, and related graphics contained on this site for any purpose.”
The site, formerly known as NewsPunch and YourNewsWire, has been described as “one of the most well-known purveyors of fake news online.” Mashable articles from 2019. (RELATED: No, Tim Waltz didn't respond to Ann Coulter calling his son “weird” in comments about his ex-fiancée)
Similarly, Check Your Fact Vatican website Or Pope Francis' Verified Social Media AccountThis claim is Schwab or World Economic Forum.
In addition, Check Your Fact Trusted news coverage To back up their claim, the opposite is actually true. On August 22, a UK-based media The complete facts It reported that the allegations were false.
Check Your Fact has contacted the Vatican and the WEF for comment.
