Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, was a vocal critic of misinformation's dangerous effects on society. In a 2018 statement, he traced false information's origins back to the biblical tale of the Garden of Eden, pointing out that misinformation can have severe consequences. He promoted journalistic integrity and the need for public education on discerning truth, highlighting incidents like the false endorsement of Donald Trump as critical examples of misinformation's impacts. Despite his warnings, his image was often entwined with fabricated content during his papacy.
"There is no such thing as harmless disinformation; on the contrary, trusting in falsehood can have dire consequences..."
"Francis applauded the journalistic pursuit of truth and called for teaching people how to discern, evaluate and understand our deepest desires and inclinations..."
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