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‘Do not mock us’: Catholic critics decry US president’s publishing of an AI image of himself as pontiff amid mourning for Pope Francis

The 47th president sparked outrage by posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, drawing rebukes from Catholic leaders and international media just days before the papal conclave begins. Critics, including Italian officials and U.S. Catholic groups, called the act offensive and disrespectful, accusing the president of politicizing a sacred moment for global Catholics.

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Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in

By Nicole Winfield  The Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Feb. 23 and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection. In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t […]

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