Did Pope Francis Prevent People from Kissing His Ring?
With so many well-done fake videos of the pope, it can be difficult to tell which ones are real.
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Excerpts of Pope Francis’ Letter to Cardinal Wuerl
Pope Francis sent Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl a warm letter in accepting his resignation.
Pope Accepts Washington Cardinal’s Resignation Amid Scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support of many in his flock.
Did Pope Francis Say ‘Exposing Pedophile Priests Is Satan’s Work’?
A disreputable web site chose to over-simplify and sensationalize a real homily delivered by the pope in September 2018.
Pope on Sex Abuse: “We Showed No Care for the Little Ones”
Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the "crime" of priestly sexual abuse and cover-up and demanding accountability.
Was Pope Francis ‘Found Guilty’ of Child Trafficking and Murder?
A blog devoted to the roundly-debunked "Pizzagate" story reprinted an equally false post from 2014 about the leader of the Catholic Church.
Terminally Ill English Toddler Taken Off Life Support After Court Ruling
Pope Francis intervened in the long-running controversy, and the Vatican offered to fly Alfie Evans to Italy for treatment.
UK Court Rules Against Parents Who Want Son to Go to Italy
Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled against the parents of a terminally ill toddler who are seeking permission to take him to Italy for medical treatment.
Did Pope Francis ‘Request’ Marriage Rights for Catholic Priests?
News reports exaggerated the scope and significance of comments made by the pontiff.
Did Pope Francis Cancel the Bible and Propose a New Holy Book?
A shocking story about the Pontiff's upending thousands of years of tradition originated on, you guessed it, a hoax site.
Did the Pope Say That Hell Doesn’t Exist?
The Vatican disputed claims that Pope Francis denied the existence of Hell.
Did Stephen Hawking Become a Christian After a Blessing from Pope Francis?
A disreputable Facebook page engaged in a time-honored ritual — the phony deathbed conversion of a prominent unbeliever.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.