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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Posts AI Image as Pope, Sparking Outrage Among Catholics
Caption: Trump Posts AI Image as Pope, Sparking Outrage Among Catholics. Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope, sparking outrage within the Catholic community. The image showed Trump in a papal outfit with a raised forefinger, shared on his Truth Social platform. The controversial post came just days before the conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Trump, who is not a Catholic, had joked about wanting to be pope just days prior to posting the image. The image was reshared by the White House on its official X account, causing further backlash. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni declined to comment, but the post drew criticism from cardinals in Rome. Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called the post “not funny,” expressing his disapproval. Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Gerald Murray also criticized the post, calling it in poor taste. Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi condemned the image as offensive to Catholics and institutions. The White House defended Trump, citing his strong support for Catholics and religious liberty, but the image continued to stir controversy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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