As the world looks to the Vatican, awaiting the white smoke of Francis' successor, the new Pope is being introduced from Washington. President Donald Trump tweeted an AI-generated image of himself in papal robes just 11 days after Francis' death.
The image posted on social media site Truth Social shows the White House chief of staff wearing a white robe, a papal hat and a large cross hanging from his neck. It comes after the president joked that he would like to be Pope when asked if he would like to succeed Pope Francis.
"I would love to be Pope. It WOULD be my number one choice," Trump said.
The post, which comes just days before the conclave to elect a new Pope, has sparked widespread criticism online. Many Catholic users have called for the photo to be removed, saying it shows a clear lack of respect for the past and future leader of the church. (A2 Televizion)
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