Image generated criticism from Catholics in the United States and other parts of the world, who were offended by the Association of the President with the Papacy
The president of the United States, is at the epicenter of a new international controversy after the release of an image on social networks that portrays it dressed as the Pope. The photo, apparently created by artificial intelligence, was shared on official government profiles, including the White House page and Trump’s personal account. During a press conference at, Trump denied any involvement with the post, stating that it was not his idea. However, the statement was considered late by political analysts, as the controversy had already spread, especially among the Catholic community.
The image generated significant criticism of Catholics and in other parts of the world, who were offended by the Trump Association with the Papacy
The image generated significant criticism of Catholics and in other parts of the world, who were offended by the Trump Association with the Papacy. This discontent is particularly relevant at a delicate time when the Vatican prepares for the choice of the next Pontiff. The situation was aggravated by the fact that the post was made in a period of global attention focused on the Vatican, increasing the sensitivity around the subject. Young Panils correspondent in Europe, Luca Bassani, is in Rome to closely follow the developments of the choice of the new Pope.
*With information from Eliseu Caetano
