In developments reported on June 2, 2026, published accounts tied the story to wider national and sector coverage. Fact-checkers confirmed a viral image of Pope Francis in a glossy puffer jacket was AI-generated, not a real photograph.
Related briefings added that the picture was created with Midjourney and spread widely on social media in prior years before resurfacing. Alt News and other verification sites documented the synthetic origin of the image.
Officials said further steps would follow as reviews continue.
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Sources:
https://www.altnews.in/fact-check-pope-jacket