Talk:Pope Leo X

I think, personaly, that Leo X was a great guy

No!
Okay, I'm a Catholic and everything, but Leo X was a wicked, evil man!

It has served us well, this myth of Christ.
What evidence is there that this should be attributed to John Bale? On the other hand, is there strong evidence this statement did come from Pope Leo? Further, what evidence is there that John Bale was lying about the claim, specifically if his writings were truthful?