Pope to wage war on ‘fake news’

Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check September 29, 2017

Pope Francis is to tackle the rise of fake news in a bid to stop trolls and irresponsible media outlets fomenting hate. “I have chosen this theme for World Communications Day 2018: ‘The truth will set you free’. Fake news and journalism for peace,” he said on Twitter on Friday. Francis has repeatedly warned journalists of…