Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by sharing an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as the pope while Catholics worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis. The incident comes just days ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope.
The image, posted online by Trump, depicts him in traditional papal attire and quickly drew backlash from various religious and public figures. Notably, a group representing Catholic bishops in New York condemned the action, calling it inappropriate and disrespectful during a time of mourning.
Italian commentators also criticized the post, emphasizing the image’s lack of sensitivity during a solemn moment for the global Catholic community. Critics argue that the gesture could be viewed as self-aggrandizing and potentially offensive, especially considering the ceremonial and religious importance of the papacy.
Trump has not publicly responded to the criticism. The conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor is scheduled to begin in the coming days at the Vatican, with the global Catholic community focused on this significant transition of leadership.
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