**Growing Speculations Surround Pope Francis' Health Amidst Misinformation**

Wed Jul 09 2025 18:13:22 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Growing Speculations Surround Pope Francis' Health Amidst Misinformation**

As Pope Francis battles a lung infection, rumors and conspiracy theories proliferate online.


The article delves into the response from the Vatican regarding the pope's health and the rampant speculation fueled by misinformation.

Outside a Roman hospital where Pope Francis is being treated for a serious lung infection, a peculiar incident unfolded involving a self-proclaimed "trash influencer" known as the 8th King of Rome. With a wig and a mask concealing his dyed beard, he attempted to unveil what he believes to be the truth: that the pope is not actually hospitalized. This spectacle represents a surge of unwarranted claims circulating in Italy, where many are convinced that Francis has died, with a so-called "papal deep state" allegedly concealing the information.

In light of these developments, various Roman Catholic Cardinals have called for a collective effort to dispel the myriad of "fake news" surrounding the pope's condition, attributing the unfounded rumors to adversaries of Pope Francis. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi remarked that some conspiracy theorists allege the Roman Curia is conspiring to keep the pontiff incapacitated for their ulterior motives.

Despite the Vatican's attempt to adopt a more transparent communication strategy regarding the pope's health—which includes daily updates and even intimate details about his condition—the wave of misinformation seems to persist. Some Vatican updates included alarming details, such as the pope struggling with his own vomit, yet this has not quelled the doubts of skeptics. Even with recent assurances from the Vatican that Pope Francis's health has improved, complete with a photo and an audio message from him, the longstanding image of the church as a secretive institution fuels the flames of conspiracy theories.

The ongoing situation highlights the complex relationship between the Vatican, media narratives, and public perception in an era where information—true or fabricated—rapidly disseminates through social media channels.

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