Wrote: Fatbardh Dema
Through two photographs showing Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and President Vjosa Osmani, it is claimed that these two political figures have been baptized.
These posts were published (August 8, 15) on TikTok by the account "arber112".
What's wrong with these claims?
After verifying the facts, hibrid.info has confirmed that the claims made by the aforementioned account are false.
Links to posts published on TikTok by the account "arber112":
After researching through the automated program "InVID", hibrid.info managed to find these photographs.
The photograph showing Kurti with several government officials was taken during a visit to the Parish of Saint Michael in Doblibara. (see here)
While the photo showing President Osmani with Bishop Dodë Gjergji was taken during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption in Letnica, Viti. (see here)
What is the meaning of the word "baptism"?
BAPTISM m.
1. Action according to the meanings of the verbs BAPTIZE, BAPTIZE. Baptism of a child. fet. Baptismal name. Baptismal vessel. fet. Day (ceremony) of baptism. fet.
2. faith. The religious rite that is performed when a baby or an adult is baptized (in countries where the Christian religion is practiced). Baptism formula. Baptism book.
Baptism of fire - first participation in war, the first battle in which someone participates. (see here)
Analyze:
The claim that Kurti and Osmani were baptized is false.
The photograph showing Kurti was taken during a visit he made together with several government officials to the Parish of Saint Michael in Doblibara.
While the photo of Osmani together with Bishop Dodë Gjergji was taken during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption in Letnica, Viti.
Based on its working methodology, hibrid.info assesses this claim made by the "arber112" account on TikTok as "Fake News".
Reasoning:
The “Fake News” rating is given to informational content that is entirely fabricated or that contains factually incorrect claims or information. Content that is rated as fake news can be defined as having been created and distributed with the intent to misinform the public, i.e., to present a claim that is completely false as fact.