Video Reveals Priest With a Believer’s Partner Inside His Church

Priest caught inside church in viral video

Couple discovered in the act

Video prompts immediate suspension

According to El Heraldo de México, a young man burst into the middle of a religious ceremony to confront his partner and the priest, whom he accused of having relations inside the temple.

The incident occurred on October 16, when the man claimed he had prior evidence to catch his partner in the act with Father Luciano Braga Simplício.

The intrusion was recorded on video and later shared on social media, unleashing intense controversy within the community.

The footage showed the tension of the confrontation as the young man directly accused the priest and recorded the scene with his mobile device.

Discovery of Viral Church Scandal Video Sparks Immediate Reaction

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The priest was found shirtless inside the church alongside the woman, identified as Isabela, who hid crying under a bathroom cabinet.

The images circulated widely and caused community uproar by showing the alleged act inside the religious space.

Father Luciano denied any relationship with the young woman and claimed he only used the room to sleep and bathe after his workday.

His defense attempted to counter the accusations that emerged after the viral church scandal video spread online.

Father Luciano Braga Simplício Faces Complaints

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The young woman Isabela filed a complaint with the Civil Police due to the distribution of her photos without consent.

The content spread widely through WhatsApp groups, which also led to the closure of the priest’s accounts.

The Diocese of Diamantino issued a statement confirming Father Simplício’s suspension while the investigation moves forward.

Bishop Dom Vital Chitolina stated that all necessary canonical measures would be applied for the benefit of the church and the community.

Background of the Priest Involved

Viral church scandal video shows priest in intimate act – PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

Local media reported that the priest entered the clergy on August 12, 2012, marking the beginning of his religious career.

He celebrated his first Mass in São José de Rio Claro in January 2023, an important milestone in his pastoral work.

That same month, he was transferred to Nova Maringá, where the current scandal is under investigation.

The case has generated divided reactions among parishioners and local residents due to the seriousness of the accusations.

Reactions in the Religious Community

The massive spread of the video continues to play a central role in community debate.

The legal repercussions for sharing unauthorized images have added to the emotional impact of the incident.

Father Luciano Braga Simplício’s suspension remains in effect while videos, testimonies, and statements from those involved are reviewed.

The community awaits an official resolution from both church and civil authorities regarding the accusations.

Investigation Ongoing

The scandal has opened discussions about the improper use of religious spaces for personal acts.

It has also raised questions about the trust parishioners place in their spiritual leaders.

Authorities continue reviewing evidence to establish the exact context of the events of October 16.

The case continues to draw attention as the investigation progresses in Mato Grosso, fueled by the continued circulation of the viral church scandal video.