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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Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.