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New York, May 4, 2025 – The New York State Catholic Conference has issued a scathing rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump after he shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, just days after the funeral of Pope Francis.

In a strongly worded statement posted on social media, the Conference expressed outrage at the post, which they say trivializes a deeply solemn period for the Catholic Church.

“There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President,” the NYS Catholic Conference stated. “We just buried our beloved Pope Francis, and the cardinals are about to enter a solemn conclave to elect a new successor of St. Peter. Do not mock us.”

The post was made while tagging both The White House and Trump’s official handle, @realDonaldTrump, sending a clear signal that the image was both inappropriate and ill-timed.

The AI-generated image, which Trump shared without comment but with his trademark branding hashtags, shows him draped in papal robes, wearing the papal mitre, and giving a blessing hand gesture. The post has since sparked widespread criticism, especially among Catholic faithful who viewed it as a show of disrespect during a time of mourning.

It can be recalled that Donald Trump was among the dignitaries who attended Pope Francis’ funeral just a few days ago, joining world leaders in paying their last respects to the pontiff who died after over a decade of service to the Catholic Church.

The image might appear like a mockery to many but it's actually a solidarity gesture by Donald Trump.

Trump is childish

Trump aka junior pope

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New York, May 4, 2025 – The New York State Catholic Conference has issued a scathing rebuke of former President Donald Trump after he shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, just days after the funeral of Pope Francis.

In a strongly worded statement posted on social media, the Conference expressed outrage at the post, which they say trivializes a deeply solemn period for the Catholic Church.

“There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President,” the NYS Catholic Conference stated. “We just buried our beloved Pope Francis, and the cardinals are about to enter a solemn conclave to elect a new successor of St. Peter. Do not mock us.”

The post was made while tagging both The White House and Trump’s official handle, @realDonaldTrump, sending a clear signal that the image was both inappropriate and ill-timed.

The AI-generated image, which Trump shared without comment but with his trademark branding hashtags, shows him draped in papal robes, wearing the papal mitre, and giving a blessing hand gesture. The post has since sparked widespread criticism, especially among Catholic faithful who viewed it as a show of disrespect during a time of mourning.

It can be recalled that Donald Trump was among the dignitaries who attended Pope Francis’ funeral just a few days ago, joining world leaders in paying their last respects to the pontiff who died after over a decade of service to the Catholic Church.

Who knows, remember Vance visited the late Pope shortly before his transition to glory.

As the pope just died. Let him prepare to die

I no talk am?