After the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88, fake images of him wrapped in a Pride flag resurfaced online, misleading many. These images, which are AI-generated, have been used in social media posts that express negative sentiments about the late pontiff, labeling him as 'irresponsible' and 'perverted.' Despite supporting the LGBTQ+ community during his papacy, Francis's legacy remains complex, as he also made controversial remarks regarding gay priests. The Vatican confirmed the images' authenticity is false, underscoring ongoing misinterpretations of his stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
The images being circulated...aren't real and are, in fact, AI-generated. The images show 'clear visual inconsistencies,' according to AFP.
Pope Francis supported the LGBTQ+ community on many occasions but failed to fully uphold their rights in other areas.
His passing, which the Vatican said was brought on due to a cerebral stroke...continues to be mourned by LGBTQ+ Catholics around the world.
Social media users...began resharing images showing him wrapped in a Pride flag...with anti-LGBTQ+ captions.
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