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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A video circulating in May 2026 authentically shows Pope Leo XIV saying, “Islam is a religion of peace we can learn from.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Snopes determined the video was not authentic. The clip was digitally altered and does not show Pope Leo XIV making the quoted statement.
Date: 05/30/2026
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Last Updated on May 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check