05/05/2025
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by sharing an AI-generated image of himself wearing a Catholic papal garb as mourning for the death of Pope Francis continues. The image was first shared on Friday, May 3, 2025, on his social media platform Truth Social, and was then re-shared by the White House's official account on X. Trump's actions drew sharp criticism from various groups, especially the Catholic community. The New York State Catholic Conference condemned the image as disrespectful and disrespectful of the mourning period and the sacred process of papal succession.
