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Trump posts AI image of himself as pope, leaving Catholics offended and unamused as conclave nears
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/04/world/trump-ai-image-pope-intl-hnk
Catholic leaders recoil from Trump’s pope post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/04/trump-pope-social-media-post/
'SNL' roasts Trump for posting an AI image of himself as the pope
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-pope-ai-image-snl-2025-5
Weekend Update: Trump Shares AI Generated Image of Himself as Pope - SNL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj8lVuEUjlI
Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrg8zkz8d0o
President Trump shares AI-generated photo of him dressed as pope
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-ai-generated-photo-pope-vatican/
JD Vance breaks silence on Trump’s infamous AI Pope photo
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/jd-vance-trump-pope-ai-b2744851.html
Vance defends Trump's post depicting himself as pope amid criticism
"As a general rule, I'm fine with people telling jokes and not fine with people starting stupid wars that kill thousands of my countrymen," wrote Vance in response to a question from commentator Bill Kristol on whether he was "fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father."
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/04/trump-pope-catholic-vance-criticism
Trump accused of ‘mocking’ Catholics after posting image of himself as pope
US president displays ‘pathological megalomania’ as cardinals gather to elect new pope after death of Francis
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/04/trump-accused-of-mocking-catholics-after-posting-image-of-himself-as-pope
Catholics criticize Trump after he posts an AI-generated image depicting himself as the pope
One critic said there was "nothing clever or funny" about Trump's post, which portrayed the president in papal clothing.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/catholics-criticize-trump-posts-ai-generated-image-depicting-pope-rcna204710
Trump's PAPAL FAVOURITE declines to comment on AI-GENERATED POPE PHOTO
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent Catholic figure and close associate of Trump, declined to comment on the AI-generated image. His silence has been interpreted by some as a diplomatic move to avoid further controversy during a sensitive time for the Catholic Church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGnVr9RHri8
AI-generated image of Trump as the pope draws criticism ahead of papal conclave
President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ai-generated-image-of-trump-as-the-pope-draws-criticism-ahead-of-papal-conclave
Catholic outrage grows over 'Pope Trump' image on official White House media
At least one U.S. bishop said Trump needs to apologize, and even his closest prelate in the church, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, said it was "not good."
https://www.ncronline.org/news/catholic-outrage-grows-over-pope-trump-image-official-white-house-media
Vance defends Trump’s post depicting AI-generated image of himself as pope
The vice president said he is “fine with people telling jokes.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/03/vance-ai-pope-trump-00325197
New York cardinal says Trump AI pope image 'wasn't good'
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-york-cardinal-says-trump-ai-pope-image-wasnt-good-2025-05-04/
New York cardinal takes Trump to task over AI pope image: ‘Wasn’t good’
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5281562-cardinal-dolan-trump-ai-pope-image/
White House posts AI-generated photo of Trump as pope
The White House posted an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope on X, sparking both backlash and glee.
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/05/04/white-house-posts-ai-photo-trump-pope/83444261007/
Leading Catholics Condemn Trump Meme Depicting Himself as Pope
“There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President.”
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/05/trump-pope-meme-vance-conclave/
‘God is not mocked’: US Catholic leaders criticize Trump’s AI pope meme
President Donald Trump posted an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as pope just days after making a comment to reporters that he would like to become the next pope.
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/05/04/trump-ai-image-pope-250580
‘Clown’ Donald Trump slammed for AI-generated pope post
Trump said he would be his own first choice to become the next pope
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/trump-pope-ai-post-church-b2744622.html