Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV and Posts AI Image of Himself as Jesus Christ

Trump launched a sustained and unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV.

He branded the pope WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.

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Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ healing the sick.

He claimed credit for Leo's ascension, saying he was only put there because he was an American.

The pope responded by saying he has no fear of the Trump administration.

The post sparked rare criticism from conservative Christian supporters.

The AI-generated image drew swift condemnation from religious conservatives.

Riley Gaines wrote, God shall not be mocked.

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Michael Knowles said it behooves the President to delete the picture.

The Boston Globe reported calls for Trump to take it down and allegations of blasphemy.

The backlash came as Trump was preparing to meet with his Religious Liberty Commission.

Pope Leo has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's war in Iran.

“Topline President Donald Trump faced backlash from conservative Christian supporters after posting a seemingly AI-generated image of himself in the likeness of Jesus Christ healing the sick—shortly after ramping up his attacks on Pope Leo for his criticism of the Iran war”

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He called for peace and warned against the delusion of omnipotence.

He presided over the Evening Vigil for Peace at St Peter's Basilica.

His appeals for peace have directly contradicted administration figures.

The pope told worshippers, Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of war!

The confrontation exposed a deep rift between political power and religious authority.

Trump dismissed the pope as a very liberal person.

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The Vatican emphasized that the pope is not a politician.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered support to Leo.

The episode has strained Trump's relationship with conservative Christian voters.