Why the Vatican gave unprecedented health updates on Pope Francis
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Why Vatican gave unprecedented updates on Pope Francis’ health
- The Vatican implemented a strategy of twice-daily press briefings during Pope Francis's hospitalisation to combat misinformation about his health.
- This proactive approach aimed to disseminate accurate information and preemptively address potential false narratives.
- The strategy was largely successful, with minimal misinformation circulating about the Pope's condition.
- This incident highlights the increasing need to counter misinformation surrounding high-profile figures, particularly in the context of rising conspiracy theories.
- The Vatican's approach may serve as a model for managing public information in an era of rampant online falsehoods.