An AI-generated image of Donald Trump as the Pope, shared on his social media and the White House account, sparked outrage among Catholics. Cardinal Dolan called it embarrassing, while the New York State Catholic Conference condemned the image as disrespectful, especially given the upcoming papal conclave. Father James Martin noted the poor taste, while Vice President Vance defended it as a joke. The White House defended Trump's actions, citing his attendance at Pope Francis' funeral.

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