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Fact-check by DFRAC debunks viral false claims about Pope Francis' death and an alleged cover-up. The image highlights misinformation with a 'FAKE' stamp.

Viral posts claiming Pope Francis death news and subsequent cover-up are pure falsehood

February 27, 2025March 1, 2025

Claim Many users claimed that Pope Francis died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, but the Vatican did not announce it to the public. Some posts also insinuated intrigues in the Vatican for the hushing of the news. Link Similar claims can be seen here and here. Fact-check To ascertain the truth first, DFRAC investigation searched […]

Fact-Check: AI-generated Images of Pope Francis partying went viral Here’s the Reality

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Some images of Pope Francis are going viral on social media platforms showing him partying on New Year’s Eve. Users on social media platforms are sharing these images and claiming that Pope Francis is partying on New Year’s Eve. A user named Lisa Magadonian shared a collage on X(Twitter). The text on the collage read: […]

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Viral posts claiming Pope Francis death news and subsequent cover-up are pure falsehood

Fact-Check: AI-generated Images of Pope Francis partying went viral Here’s the Reality

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