“Do not mock us” – appealed to the Catholic conference of New York in response to the graphics published by the US President Donald Trump, on which he is presented as a pope. Polish politicians also took the floor.
Key facts:
- Donald Trump was recently asked by journalists who in his opinion should become a new pope. He replied with a smile that he would like to take this office.
- On Friday night, Trump published graphics, which is a reference to his words.
- The picture caused indignation among some politicians.
- On Wednesday, May 7, the conclave is to begin to choose the successor of Pope Francis.
On Friday night (around 4.30 am Polish time) president USA Donald Trump published on his Truth Social platform the graphics generated by artificial intelligencewhich presents him with the Golden Cross, dressed in a white papal cassock and myth. The character of Trump, sitting on a gold -plated throne, has his right hand raised.
This was a clear reference to the words of Trump from Tuesday, when asked by journalists who in his opinion should be a successor Pope FrancisHe replied with a smile: – I would like to be a pope. That would be my number one choice.
As BBC notes, graphics – which was also made available by the official profile of the White House on social media – was published, “when Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21 and prepare to choose the next Pope.”
Source: truthsocial.com/@realdonaldtrump
“There is nothing wise or funny in this picture”
The BBC said that the spokesman Vatican Matteo Bruni refused to answer the questions about Trump's entry that appeared during the Saturday press conference. However, the New York Catholic Conference took the floor on platform X.
“There is nothing wise or funny in this picture, Mr. President. We just buried our beloved Pope Francis, and the cardinals are going to enter the solemn conclave to choose the new successor of St. Peter. Do not mock us” – it was written.
Former Italian Prime Minister: Trump likes to be a clown
The former prime minister also reacted Italian Matteo Renzi, who criticized Trump on social media.
“This image that offends believers, insults institutions and shows that the leader of the global right likes to be a clown. Meanwhile, the American economy is threatened with recession, and the dollar loses its value,” he said.
Hołownia refers to the title of the film
Trump's entry was also commented on by Polish politicians. The Marshal of the Sejm and the third way candidate for President Szymon Hołownia wrote on X: “Karol. A man who stood with the Pope.” The day before, the candidate met in Donald Trump PIS Karol Nawrocki for president.
This is a clear reference to the title of the film “Karol. A man who became a pope”, depicting the life of Karol Wojtyła from his youth to the moment when he was elected Pope.
Biejat: Dis respect for Catholics
On Saturday, the presidential candidate Magdalena Biejat stated in an interview with journalists that “this is outrageous, what the White House did.”
– This is a disrespect for Catholics who are experiencing today and the Pope's death, and the election of a new pope. The leader of a great, important country in the international arena should not afford such jokes – she assessed.
Source: tvn24
President's advisor: I don't comment
The TVN24 reporter asked for an opinion on the behavior of Trump, adviser to President Błażej Pious.
– In the era of artificial intelligence, which I also use in my online entries as an illustration, I do not comment on the content before I read – he replied.
Source: tvn24
The White House responds
The White House rejected all the suggestions that the Republican president laughs at the papacy – BBC said.
– President Trump flew to Italy to pay tribute to Pope Francis and take part in his funeral. He was a steadfast defender of Catholics and religious freedom – said his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, cited by the station.
On Wednesday, May 7, the conclave is to begin to choose the successor of Pope Francis.
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Source: BBC, TVN24
Source of the main photo: truthsocial.com/@realdonaldtrump