Mia Khalifa Tweets ‘F*ck, the Pope’ Hours After Pope Francis Dies

In a world grappling with the somber death of Pope Francis, one figure decided to make it about herself and the internet is seething. Mia Khalifa, never one to miss an opportunity for controversy, unleashed a firestorm after tweeting a tasteless message about the late pontiff. Now, the backlash is eclipsing even the Vatican’s mourning ceremonies.

Pope Francis: A Global Symbol of Compassion, Now Gone

At approximately 6:15 AM Rome time, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had passed away following a massive stroke, which plunged him into a coma and ultimately led to heart failure (Reuters). He was 88 years old. The first Latin American pope, Francis was heralded for his tireless efforts to modernize the Catholic Church, championing the marginalized and calling out global injustice (The Guardian).

World leaders, from President Macron to King Charles III, issued heartfelt tributes, describing Francis as “a beacon of humility in a world that is often arrogant.” The Vatican declared 10 days of mourning, with thousands already descending on St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects.

Meanwhile, in the Realm of Bad Decisions: Mia Khalifa Tweets

Enter Mia Khalifa, former adult entertainer turned professional provocateur, who decided mourning was for the boring. Mere hours after news of Francis’s death broke, Khalifa took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted, without any apparent self-awareness:

“Fuck, the Pope…”

No context. No nuance. Just three words that triggered an avalanche of condemnation.

Internet Responds: “Learn to Respect!”

It took approximately 0.3 seconds for the internet to lose its mind collectively. Khalifa’s mentions became a war zone, with furious users dragging her in every conceivable language.

One X user bluntly told her:

“Learn to respect!”

Another accused her of clout-chasing, writing:

“This is an unwanted post for attention, engagement, and to anger the Christians.”

And it only got uglier. A particularly savage comment, dripping in fury, read:

“Outwardly supported so much progressive stuff, even Palestine, and it’s not enough. Religion of peace (and disgusting online prostitutes).”

Meanwhile, another user summed up the mood:

“I’m ngl it seem like this lady hate EVERYTHING.”

Then came the knockout punch from a user who spared no feelings:

“Dawg, you literally whore’d yourself out on the internet. You don’t get to claim to be religious. There’s no evidence of that.”

Khalifa’s History of Controversy and Playing the Villain

Let’s not pretend Khalifa is new to scandal. She made her name courting outrage, from her infamous adult film career wearing religious attire (a choice that triggered death threats) to her constant provocative takes on geopolitical conflicts.
Still, dragging a beloved global religious leader less than 12 hours after his death? Even for her, many agree this was a catastrophic low.

Notably, Khalifa has previously claimed to be an advocate for human rights, women’s empowerment, and liberation in the Middle East. Still, critics are now calling her latest stunt “a self-own of epic proportions.”

No Apology, No Retraction, Just Vibes

As of publishing, Mia Khalifa has not deleted the tweet, apologized, or even acknowledged the backlash. In true Khalifa fashion, she appears to be basking in the chaos, letting the outrage boost her visibility and, presumably, her engagement metrics.

Sources close to Khalifa (i.e., her previous public behavior) suggest this is precisely the kind of attention she craves. Whether it damages her brand in the long term remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the internet has a very long memory, especially when it comes to disrespecting someone of Pope Francis’s stature.

Meanwhile, the World Mourns

While Khalifa plays the villain for some, millions around the world are grappling with the loss of a monumental figure. Pope Francis leaves behind a complicated but undeniably impactful legacy: one of humility, progressive thought, and tireless service to humanity.

The Vatican will host a state funeral later this week, with dignitaries from over 90 countries expected to attend, according to AP News. Meanwhile, social media continues to erupt in debates about where the line lies between free speech and indecency.

If Mia Khalifa was looking for attention, she certainly got it. Just not the kind that ages gracefully.