Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy with an AI-generated image depicting himself as the pope, which was shared on Truth Social and the White House X account. Trump called it a “harmless joke”, but Catholic leaders criticized it as disrespectful, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki among the strongest voices condemning it. Social media exploded, with some mocking the idea of “Pope MAGA the First.” Political figures, including Vice President JD Vance, defended Trump, while critics accused him of mocking religion. As the Vatican conclave approaches, the debate continues over AI, faith, and digital manipulation.
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