President Donald Trump’s AI image portrays him as eliciting criticism from several Catholic church leaders, including one that the Pope laughed at God and said he should apologise.
Trump I posted a photo of the deepfake On Saturday, he himself dressed the Pope of Social Truth on Saturday. article atlasgazette Journalist Farah Mokrani.
“When Donald Trump thought he couldn’t control the headlines more than he already did, he found a way,” Mokrani wrote, as 133 Cardinals would gather together to elect Pope Francis’ successor on May 7th. But what appeared to be a joke was not so lightly photographed by Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois.
“What he did is deeply uncomfortable for Catholics, especially in this sacred era, that we still lament Pope Francis’ death and pray for the leadership of the Holy Spirit for the election of our new Pope,” the religious leader said.
“No doubt God didn’t laugh at me.”
“He owes an apology,” the bishop added. “Don’t make mistakes: God will not be laughed at (Galatians 6:7:7). The Pope is the pastor of Christ.
New York State Catholic Conference I wrote it on x“There’s nothing smart or interesting about this image. Mr. President.”
They added: “We have buried our beloved Pope Francis. The Cardinals are about to enter the strict conclave to elect a new successor to St. Peter.
Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas; I wrote it on x With an obvious reference to the controversy, “When you think it’s safe to check your timeline from time to time. Read a good book, visit people, elderly relatives, and make sure the algorithm doesn’t eat your soul.
A Vatican spokesman declined to comment
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni refused to answer questions about Trump’s posts during a briefing with journalists on Saturday. The Vatican is preparing to host a conclave to select a successor to Francis, starting Wednesday.
Matteo Renzi, the former Italian prime minister on the left, also blows up the Trump post.
“This is an image that angers followers, humiliates the system and shows that rights leaders enjoy being clowns,” Renzi said. Written in Italian with x.
“On the other hand, the US economy risks the recession, the dollar loses its value. Sovereignists cause damage everywhere,” he added.
The indecent post sparked immediate rage from Republicans against Trump, a group that described himself as “a democratic conservative Republican who fights Trump and Trumpism.” The group reposted the image, calling it “a blatant humiliation towards Catholics and the ock ha ha of their faith.”
They also said “Divine-free man and convicted criminal who deceived his wife as a porn star, Donald Trump posted a photo of himself saying the Pope was a direct shaming to Catholics around the world.”
“You’re mentally confused.”
“I’m not a Catholic, and I think I’m de-dropping with this offensive. It’s a religion ock ha ha. It’s not funny. It also has a huge negative impact on the country,” said the X user identified as @aeroladyny.
“This is your mentally confused president and you think he is the Pope or Pope. Those who are not infuriated need to look into their heads.” She added.
However, the White House rejected the proposal that Trump was making fun of the Pope.
“President Trump flew to Italy, honored Pope Francis and attended the funeral. He was a solid champion for Catholics and religious freedom,” said Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.
Trump went, but was wearing blue clothes that completely violated the strict Vatican dress code.
Vice President JD Vance defended the president, and Jacques Posviek, a prominent far-right influencer and Trump’s ally who attended a Catholic prayer event at Trump’s Florida resort in March, also defended the president.
“I’m Catholic. We’ve all been joking about the future Pope’s choices all week, and it’s called a sense of humor,” he writes to X.
