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28. 'Do not mock us': Trump scolded by Catholic bishops over AI pope picture

Sat May 3, 2025, 08:27 PM

May 3

I am Jewish and I was offended by this picture

'Do not mock us': Trump scolded by Catholic bishops over AI pope picture
— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2025-05-03T19:00:14.982Z

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Donald Trump was on the receiving end of a rebuke from the New York State Catholic Conference for posting an AI-rendered picture of himself as the pope just as the Congregation of Cardinals begins deliberations on the replacement for the successor of the late Pope Francis.

With the conclave of 133 electors scheduled to meet on May 7th, the president or one of his aides posted the picture on Truth Social which has set off a mini-firestorm even among some of his MAGA supporters with one Trump fan writing, "I love Trump but his post isnt funny. Pretty scary actually."

The Catholic Bishops of New York State agreed.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, they wrote on the @NYSCatholicConf account, "There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President. 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."

They then added, "Do not mock us."

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Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave [View all] BumRushDaShow May 3 OP

Isn't that a demotion for Donald Trump Lord and Savior? dem4decades May 3 #1

He has a vertical monopoly. Martin68 May 3 #8

He really is a sick disgusting asshole. BlueKota May 3 #2

You've expressed my feelings exactly. Sogo May 3 #23

Standard cult response in X - it's a joke underpants May 3 #3

Abusers often claim the are "just joking." And we are just too stupid to get the joke. Irish_Dem May 3 #5

Yes, I always call bullshit when they do that. ananda May 3 #26

Most people are confused or won't push back. Irish_Dem May 3 #27

A lot of it hasto do with white middle class nice patterns... ananda May 3 #32

Yes bullies count on most people responding initially with good manners. Irish_Dem May 4 #36

That's why I like the idea of zero tolerance for bullies. ananda May 4 #37

So they think joking about the Pope's death is funny? Bunch of degenerates. Martin68 May 3 #7

What does it take for people to understand this guy is very mentally ill? Irish_Dem May 3 #4

That's a good question! BlueKota May 3 #19

Rape, drug use, treason, all kind of crimes are seen as normal now for the rich. Irish_Dem May 3 #22

Real classy, Donald. Martin68 May 3 #6

Pope Pompous Pantload the Turd Blue Owl May 3 #9

ROFL!!!! Perfect! 50 Shades Of Blue May 3 #14

Just what the Catholic Church needs Mr.Bee May 3 #10

Perfect that he stopped at "I" in "IC XC" hand gesture Bok_Tukalo May 3 #11

Just attended the funeral, and is now mocking the Pope and the entire Church Wingus Dingus May 3 #12

Telling silence from Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan (Archdiocese of New York) no_hypocrisy May 3 #13

We have to remember, all this stuff like this he does, is to D. Spaulding May 3 #15

I am sure that an AI generated image of T***p as Jesus Christ will be up next Mountain Mule May 3 #16

Shiny squirrel! . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 3 #17

Sickened by this even tho I am a lapsed 'Cafeteria Catholic.' joanbarnes May 3 #18

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Dope, sure. Pope, nope. n/t Harker May 3 #25

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The dope evokes the pope and makes us choke. ificandream May 3 #29

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The American President presenting himself to the world as an imbecile GoodRaisin May 3 #33

He wants to be in ALL positions of power. NH Ethylene May 4 #34

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