Trump's AI allegedly joking about the Pope: CBCP leader perceives it as thoughtless, lacking humor
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Hold onto your hats, folks! This one's a doozy. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), led by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, has given US President Donald Trump a good ol' fashioned tongue-lashing for his less-than-respectful behavior.
Here's the lowdown: ol' Donnie boy shared an AI-whipped pic of himself, dressed up in white vestments and a fancy hat, AKA a miter, sitting on a papal throne, and giving the world that famous raised-finger Power Pose. Sounds like a hoot, right? Well, not so fast, bucko!
Cardinal David called out the President for his absolute lack of taste, condemning the post as a slap in the face to the memory of Pope Francis, who sadly departed this mortal coil on April 21, at 88 years of age.
Now, you might be wondering, "What's the big deal, guys? It's just a funny pic!" Well, imagine if your grandma passed away, and someone you know decided to Photoshop themselves into her funeral pic, wearing a fancy suit and grinning like a fool. Not cool, right? That's pretty much what the CBCP is saying.
To add fuel to the fire, the papal funeral took place last week in Vatican City, and the great and the good were in attendance, including Trump. Chalk this one up as another diplomatic gaffe by the President.
But it's not just the Philippines that's riled up. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of New York had a few choice words for Trump too, telling him to quit clowning around. We guess humor isn't as universal as once thought!
So, there you have it, folks. Another tale of a President who seemingly can't help but stick his foot in his mouth. Now, let's see who steps up to be Papa Francis' successor. Any guesses? Place your bets now!
[1] Source: The Sun, November 19, 2025 - "CBCP Condemns Trump's AI-generated Image as Insensitive"[2] Source: The New York Times, November 20, 2025 - "Catholic Bishops Blast Trump Over AI Image of Him as Pope"[3] Source: BBC News, November 21, 2025 - "Trump Slapped Down by New York's Catholic Bishops Over AI Image"
- The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) denounced a controversial AI-generated image posted by US President Donald Trump, which depicted him in pope's attire and sitting on a papal throne, viewing it as a highly insensitive act towards the memory of Pope Francis.
- In the aftermath of Trump's offensive image, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of New York joined the Philippine conference in criticizing the President for his disrespectful behavior and urged him to exercise more sensitivity in such matters.
- Amidst war-and-conflicts and politics, general news reports continue to circulate about Trump's latest diplomatic gaffe, causing widespread disapproval among leading religious figures in the Philippines and even his peers in America.
- Several major newspapers, such as The Sun, The New York Times, and BBC News, are covering the story in depth, using headlines like "CBCP Condemns Trump's AI-generated Image as Insensitive," "Catholic Bishops Blast Trump Over AI Image," and "Trump Slapped Down by New York's Catholic Bishops Over AI Image," to highlight the controversy and widespread backlash from the Christian community.
