Pope Leo XIV never said 'to be called woke in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult'

In early November 2025, social media users once again shared a quote claiming Pope Leo XIV declared being "woke" a virtue.
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A ‘Woke’ Military Won World War II

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth decry how 'wokeness' affects the military, but that idea is based on misunderstood history.
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How ‘woke’ went from an expression in Black culture to a conservative criticism

The expression “stay woke” started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by some Republicans — and some Democrats — as a pejorative for people thought to be ...

Fact Check: Pope Leo XIV never said 'to be called woke in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult'

In early November 2025, social media users once again shared a quote claiming Pope Leo XIV declared being "woke" a virtue. "To be called woke in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult," ...