Pope Francis speaks from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to a crowd of faithful and pilgrims gathered for the Sunday Angelus noon prayer, Sunday, June 6, 2021. Domenico Stinellis/Associated Press
© Domenico Stinellis/Associated PressPope Francis speaks from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to a crowd of faithful and pilgrims gathered for the Sunday Angelus noon prayer, Sunday, June 6, 2021. Domenico Stinellis/Associated Press
  • Pope Francis wrote a letter to a journalist following speculation that he's quietly supported Vladimir Putin, per Fox News.
  • In the letter, he reportedly accused journalists of participating in "slander" and "coprophilia."
  • Pope Francis has previously accused the media of coprophilia — a sexual interest in excrement.