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Donald Trump stirred reactions by sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, following his lighthearted remark about wanting the position. The White House also amplified the image on social media, sparking widespread discussion. Trump's comments came amid global leaders gathering for Pope Francis' funeral, with a conclave set to elect a successor soon. The Vatican will convene 133 cardinals, including four from India, to decide the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Key Points: Trump Shares AI Image as Pope After Joking About Papal Ambitions

  • Trump humorously suggests papal aspirations
  • Shares AI-generated image in papal attire
  • Vatican conclave set for May 7
  • Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote
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Trump posts image of himself as Pope after joking it would be his number one choice

Donald Trump posts AI-generated image of himself as Pope after quipping it would be his "number one choice," sparking reactions worldwide.

"I'd like to be Pope. That'd be my number one choice. – Donald Trump"

Washington DC, May 3

After joking that it would be his "number one choice" to lead the Catholic Church, US President Donald Trump took the moment further by sharing an AI image of himself dressed as the Pope.

The photo, which shows Trump in full papal attire, was posted on his social media platforms, including Instagram and Truth Social. The White House also shared Trump's image on its official X account.

https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1918502592335724809

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump had told a reporter, "I'd like to be Pope. That'd be my number one choice."

When asked who should replace pope Francis, Trump said, "I have no preference," but added, "I must say, we have a cardinal that happens to be out of a place called New York who's very good, so we'll see what happens," Politico reported.

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, attended Pope's funeral.

Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

The 88-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church was recently discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he spent five weeks receiving treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on February 28, 2013, a papal conclave elected Cardinal Bergoglio as his successor on March 13. He chose Francis as his papal name in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi.

For the election of the next Pope, the College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave on May 7.

Among the 133 cardinals currently eligible to vote in the Papal conclave, four are from India. These include Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Cardinal Anthony Poola, and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Trump never fails to surprise! 😂 While this is entertaining, I hope the Vatican doesn't take offense. As Indians, we understand religious sentiments are sensitive - imagine if someone did this with our religious leaders! Interesting to see 4 Indian cardinals in the conclave though.
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Priya M.
Typical Trump drama! But honestly, as someone from a country with diverse religions, I find this a bit disrespectful. The Pope's passing is a solemn moment for millions worldwide. Hope the conclave chooses a leader who promotes global harmony.
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Arjun S.
The audacity of this man knows no bounds! 🤦‍♂️ But putting that aside, it's remarkable that India has 4 cardinals in the conclave. Shows our country's growing influence in global religious institutions. Wonder if we'll ever see an Indian Pope?
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Sunita R.
While Trump's antics are amusing, let's focus on what matters - Pope Francis was a great leader who worked for peace. As Indians, we respect all religions. Hope the new Pope continues his good work, especially in helping poor nations like ours.
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Vikram J.
Trump as Pope? That's a joke that writes itself! On a serious note, the Catholic Church has millions of followers in India, especially in Kerala and Goa. The new Pope's policies could affect many Indian Christians. Hope they consider our unique multicultural context.
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Neha P.
This is why I don't take Western leaders seriously sometimes. In India, we show more respect to religious figures. But I must say, the AI image is well-made! 😅 More importantly, let's hope the new Pope continues interfaith dialogue - something India deeply values.

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