Summary
US President Donald Trump faced criticism from some Catholics for posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope, shared by White House accounts shortly after Pope Francis’s death. The New York State Catholic Conference condemned the post as mocking the faith, especially as the Church prepares for a conclave to elect Francis’s successor. While Trump joked about wanting to be Pope, the White House defended him, highlighting his respect for Pope Francis and support for Catholics and religious liberty.
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