“Pope Francis had passed away”
Gajaak Community Association In Kakuma
Claim dated 23 Feb 2025.
Vera Files rated thisFalse
What Vera Files found
The Vatican has not announced the Pope’s death. The latest update as of Feb. 24 states that “the night went well” and Pope Francis “slept and is resting.”
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
Gajaak Community Association In Kakuma made this claim around 23 February 2025. Vera Files (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 25 February 2025, 2 days later. Its rating was “False”.
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