Simone Basile
Simone Basile, known as the '8th King of Rome', is a controversial figure and self-proclaimed 'trash influencer' who gained notoriety for his attempts to promote conspiracy theories surrounding Pope Francis's health. A former funeral home worker, Basile attempted to infiltrate the hospital where the Pope was being treated, donning a wig and mask to convince his followers that the Pope was not there, further fueling misinformation and skepticism about the Vatican's transparency.
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Simone Basile is known for spreading unfounded claims about the Pope's health on social media.
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Slovenia:
Simone Basile attempted to break into the hospital where Pope Frančišek was hospitalized to prove he was not there.
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