She is a famous rock singer, poet and songwriter.

Why is the claim about Pope Leo XIV wrong?

There has never been a Pope Leo XIV; the pope now is Francis.

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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV

First publishedJul 31, 14:53 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 17:10 UTC · 34m ago

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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV

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Rock legend Patti Smith has met with Pope Leo XIV.

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{"Rock singer Patti Smith said she met a man called Pope Leo XIV in Chicago.","But there is no Pope Leo XIV; the current pope is Francis.","So the story is likely not true."}

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{"Readers should check strange claims before believing them.","This helps stop the spread of false information."}

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Who is Patti Smith?: She is a famous rock singer, poet and songwriter.
Why is the claim about Pope Leo XIV wrong?: There has never been a Pope Leo XIV; the pope now is Francis.

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