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A white man is pictured next to a quote that says, "You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings. A leader who mocks the weak, exalts himself, and preys on the innocent is not sent by God. He is sent to test you. And many are failing." The quote is attributed to Pope Leo XIV.

Debunking alleged Pope Leo XIV quote about following both 'Christ and the cruelty of kings'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

June 14, 2025

Social media users claimed the alleged quote was a dig at the Trump administration.

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A white woman with blonde hair stands in front of a podium that says "THE WHITE HOUSE" while gesturing.

No, Karoline Leavitt did not say 'America cannot function' if Trump has to deal with 'co-equal branches of government'

Written by: Rae Deng

June 12, 2025

While Leavitt did say "America cannot function," the rest of the quote shared on social media wa ...

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Bernie Sanders did not say 'Why not both?' to impeaching Trump and deporting Musk

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 6, 2025

The tech mogul and the U.S. president have been insulting each other on their respective social ...

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Ms. Rachel didn't say Palestinian children's lives are 'worth more' than others

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 4, 2025

Online users shared quote memes alleging Rachel Accurso, a YouTube children's educational star, ...

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A white man wearing a blue suit speaks while sitting at a desk. His hands are clasped, and a binder of documents appears to be in front of him.

Trump did not say Ukraine must compensate Russia for destroyed aircraft

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 3, 2025

Ukraine said its drones hit Russian aircraft on June 1, 2025.

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Debunking claim John Kerry's daughter said billions of people must die for 'New World Order'

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 2, 2025

The rumor about physician Vanessa Kerry had circulated online for more than a year.

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No, Pope Leo XIV did not say, 'You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 27, 2025

Some social media users twisted the alleged quote to apply to President Donald Trump.

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Tim Allen attacked Democrats on Facebook with list of 'interesting points'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 27, 2025

The claim spread in 2019 and resurfaced in a series of Facebook posts in 2025.

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Did Aristotle say excellence is a habit?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 26, 2025

"We're what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit" may have been attrib ...

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A white man waves. Next to him, white text says, "You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings. A leader who mocks the weak, exalts himself, and preys on the innocent is not sent by God. He is sent to test you. And many are failing."

No evidence Pope Leo XIV said, 'You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 16, 2025

Social media users jumped to conclusions over a quote circulating online.

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Tim Allen attacked Democrats on Facebook?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 16, 2025

One post highlighted “some interesting points to think about prior to 2020” before the comedian ...

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Pope Leo XIV never encouraged people to 'be woke'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

May 15, 2025

"Woke means awakened by compassion," the meme read, "Be awake. Be loving. Be woke."

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Three people sit on chairs in front of screens that say "BROOKINGS." Two of the people on the left look at the person sitting on the very right.

Beware of old video claiming former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, 'We don't trust Pakistan'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 12, 2025

Burns did speak on relations between the U.S., Pakistan and India during an event in 2016.

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A white man wearing robes raises his left hand. To the right, white text says, "To all who sent prayers, love, and hope as I begin this sacred journey — thank you. I accept this role not as a throne, but as a vow: To serve the forgotten, To uplift the broken, To speak plainly where others stay silent. To be called "woke" in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult — it is Gospel. Woke means awakened by compassion. Guided by truth. Humbled by grace. Committed to justice — not just for some, but for all. So let them mock. Let them sneer. We will still build the Kingdom — not with walls, but with love. Be awake. Be loving. Be woke. — Pope Leo XIV"

Pope Leo XIV didn't once urge people to 'be woke'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

May 12, 2025

"To be called 'woke' in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult - it is Gospel," a me ...

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A white man wearing a white robe and large hat sits in a white chair.

No, Pope Francis did not say, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 3, 2025

In the last days of Pope Francis' life, speaking became increasingly difficult.

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Hitler quote about removing judges credited to Trump was a prank. Here's the history of the passage

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 28, 2025

Users shared the quote in April 2025 following the FBI's arrests of a Milwaukee judge, as well a ...

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No evidence Pope Francis said, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 26, 2025

A version of the beginning of the quote is traceable to a 2014 Pop Sugar "Powerful Quotes" compi ...

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No, Trump didn't say he 'should be the pope'

Written by: Joey Esposito

April 23, 2025

Claims of Trump's alleged statement circulated on social media following the death of Pope Franc ...

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A white woman speaking into a microphone is pictured. Next to it, black text says, "This administration is not simply "a different ideology." It is a coordinated, authoritarian machine with the Supreme Court, the House, the Senate, and the executive pen all under its control" and "You keep sending emails begging for $15, while we're watching fascism consolidate power in real time." A blue box highlights both "coordinated, authoritarian machine" and "emails begging for $15."

Liz Cheney didn't write letter urging Democratic Party to fight Trump's 'authoritarian machine'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 17, 2025

A Facebook user claimed credit for the post and shared it in a group titled: "Liz Cheney/Adam Ki ...

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Did Robin Williams say, 'A hungry stomach, an empty wallet and a broken heart can teach you the best lessons of life'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 13, 2025

For years, the quote appeared with Williams' name on quote-collecting websites and as memes on F ...

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