[Jess Kitting]

If St. John interceded, that could prove that the pope's prayer was effective.

[piusv]

If St. John interceded, that could prove that the pope's prayer was effective.

John the Baptist, if still in bodily form, would rather have his head cut off before praying for the protection of a false, diabolical religion.

So, no, Saint John the Baptist did no such thing.