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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, an older white man with glasses wearing a white frock and simple, papal hat, raises his hands as he speaks into a microphone.

Did Pope Leo XIV say about Trump, 'Do not let power turn leaders into kings'?

Written by: Jack Izzo

March 18, 2026

The pontiff's alleged quote about U.S. President Donald Trump was said to have "set the Internet ...

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Two portrait photos side-by-side. To the left is Donald Trump and to the right is Pope Leo XIV

Don't believe rumor Trump told Pope Leo XIV to 'sit down' amid Iran war debate

Written by: Emery Winter

March 16, 2026

The claim about the presidential-papal confrontation was just another in a long line of AI-gener ...

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Roman Parish Of Santa Maria Della Presentazione In Rome

Did Pope Leo XIV condemn Iran war, rebuke Christian leaders who prayed over Trump?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urged peace as violence spread in Iran and the Middle East, but his "war is never h ...

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A white man wearing a white robe and cap raises his left hand.

Pope Leo XIV never said 'to be called woke in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Nov. 12, 2025

Since Pope Leo XIV's election in May 2025, numerous fabricated quotes have been falsely attribut ...

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12 rumors we've investigated about Pope Leo XIV

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 4, 2025

The claims range from false quotes to fake images to a rumor about him supposedly playing the ja ...

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On the left: Pope Leo XIV, an older white man in traditional white papal robes. On the right: Charlie Kirk, a younger white man in a suit.

Contextualizing claim Pope Leo XIV is replacing Cardinal Dolan, who compared Charlie Kirk to saint

Written by: Rae Deng

Oct. 1, 2025

Here's what's true — and what's false — about rumors that Leo is replacing New York Cardinal Tim ...

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Pope Leo XIV didn't say Trump 'chose the road of darkness, bitterness and lies'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Sept. 30, 2025

"His words mislead, his attacks divide, and his greed for power is tearing this nation apart," P ...

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Pope Leo XIV issued warning from God about Trump and idolatry?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Sept. 29, 2025

According to one popular YouTube video, Pope Leo XIV told parishioners God said about Trump, “Th ...

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Did Pope Leo XIV say, 'You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Sept. 8, 2025

The Vatican confirmed that – given the circulation of quotes without sources – all the pope’s sp ...

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What we know about claim Pope Leo XIV deployed priests to immigration courts

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

July 25, 2025

The claim was rooted in a real event — in June 2025, San Diego priests attended immigration cour ...

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Did Pope Leo XIV announce 15 major reforms for Catholic Church?

Written by: Joey Esposito

July 23, 2025

A series of YouTube videos were the latest in AI-generated content about the pontiff.

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A white man wearing an all-white outfit stands behind a pulpit pictured next a white woman standing behind a microphone wearing a red dress.

Taylor Swift was nominated by Pope Leo XIV for Nobel Peace Prize?

Written by: Cindy Shan

July 21, 2025

The deadline for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nominations passed on Jan. 31.

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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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Don't fall for photos of Pope Leo XIV tumbling down stairs

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 11, 2025

The misleading posts included one real photo and two AI-generated images of Pope Leo XIV.

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A white man wearing white robes and a cross around his neck holds his left hand up while looking down.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's scheduled video appearance at Chicago event

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 29, 2025

The pope is scheduled to deliver a video message on June 14, 2025 at Rate Field, home of the Whi ...

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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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A white man is claimed to have said, "Vance you flip flop faster than pages in the Bible."

Pope Leo XIV didn't say JD Vance 'flip-flops faster than pages in the Bible'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

May 24, 2025

"You've turned religion into a factory for manufacturing votes," Pope Leo XIV allegedly said of ...

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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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Pope Leo XIV didn't say Trump's immigration policies trampled on 'teachings of the church'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 15, 2025

The digitally altered video claims the pope called Trump's policies "a hideous manifestation of ...

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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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