Cardinal from New York denounces depiction of Trump portrayed as pope as inappropriate.
Hangin' Out in Rome:
Here's the lowdown on the recent event where US Cardinal Timothy Dolan,archbishop of NY, shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump's controversial AI-generated photo that depicted Trump as the pope.
During a Mass in Rome, before the start of the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, Dolan was asked about Trump's post on his Truth Social platform. The photo, shared less than a week after Pope Francis' funeral, was later reposted on the official White House X account.
In his informal response, Dolan stated, "It wasn't good." When asked if he was offended, he responded, "Well, you know, it wasn't good." He further added in Italian, "It's a 'brutta figura'." This translates to something that's embarrassing or makes someone look bad—a stark commentary on the controversial image.
After the Mass, when asked if the post should be taken down and if an apology was necessary from Trump or the White House, Dolan replied in Italian, "Who knows?" He didn't elaborate further on the matter.
Interestingly, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump's actions, emphasizing his support for Catholics and religious liberty. Vice President JD Vance also dismissed the controversy as a harmless joke. However, no formal apology or acknowledgment of any offense caused by the image has been made by either Trump or the White House.
This incident has sparked a conversation about respect, propriety, and the boundaries between politics and religion. stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
- US Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who attended a Mass in Rome before the start of the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, expressed his displeasure over President Donald Trump's AI-generated photo that depicted Trump as the pope.
- When asked about Trump's post on his Truth Social platform, Cardinal Dolan stated that the image was "not good" and "embarrassing," using the Italian term "brutta figura."
- When questioned if the post should be taken down and if an apology was necessary from Trump or the White House, Dolan replied ambiguously, saying "Who knows?"
- The incident involving Trump's controversial image has sparked a conversation about respect, propriety, and the boundaries between politics and religion, with discussions continuing in the realm of social-media, entertainment, politics, and general-news outlets.
