Filipino cardinal condemns Trump for AI photo of pope

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticized US President Donald Trump for posting an AI-generated photo of him dressed as a Catholic pope on Truth Social, calling it offensive and insensitive following Pope Francis's death.

David denounced the image in multiple languages including Filipino on Facebook, emphasizing that it was not funny given the recent mourning period for Pope Francis.

The controversial post came days after Trump attended Pope Francis's funeral alongside world leaders and has drawn criticism from other religious leaders as well.

In a broader context, Trump's actions since taking office, such as scaling back international aid and imposing cruel migration policies, have had significant impacts on global affairs and the Catholic Church's influence.

David's response underscores the ongoing mourning period for Pope Francis and highlights the importance of respect in leadership during sensitive times.