Did Pope Leo XIV call Trump 'vicious, old bas***d'? Don't be fooled
Pope Leo XIV,Catholic Church,Facts And Fact Checking
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CLAIM: Pope Leo XIV called U.S. President Donald Trump "a vicious, old b****** draining America's soul" during a live TV broadcast in early 2026.
RATING: In March 2026, a rumor circulated online that Pope Leo XIV called U.S. President Donald Trump "a vicious, old b****** draining America's soul" during a live TV broadcast.
For example, on March 14, a Facebook post (archived) read, "Pope Leo XIV Breaks His Silence on Live Television: Calls Donald Trump 'A Vicious Old B****** Draining America's Soul.'"
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