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Joe Rogan bursts into laughter over Trump’s claim that AI picture depicted him as a doctor and not Jesus

Image triggered backlash from across the political spectrum with the president eventually deleting the post

The Independent UK

‘I’m not a big fan of Riley:’ Trump throws Riley Gaines under the bus after expressing disapproval of his Truth Social post

President Donald Trump had a disparaging comment to say about MAGA-aligned political commentator Riley Gaines. Despite having campaigned for him, Trump expressed dislike for her. Although he doesn’t explain why, the reason points to a statement she made against Trump’s Truth Social AI-generated photo depicting him as Jesus.

The Mary Sue

Nancy Pelosi Calls President's AI Jesus Image Something for a Psychiatrist, Cites Distraction Strategy

The now-deleted image drew backlash from across the political spectrum, including from some conservative and faith-based figures

Latin Times

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MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump

Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Trails Pope By Wide Margin In US Poll As Catholics Reject War Messaging With Negative Approval

Donald Trump trails Pope Leo XIV by 46 points in a new poll, as Catholic support shifts amid tensions over war and rhetoric.

International Business Times UK

Why 'Jesus' Trump pulled a TACO against Pope Leo XIV

If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its oldest function: to define the boundaries of right and wrong when politics refuses to.

The Times of India

Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit

English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow safe travel for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on Wednesday

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‘Just drifting to who he naturally is:’ Experts warn Trump’s recent spate of vulgar and unhinged rants expose the real Donald

IN FOCUS: Concern over Trump’s mental fitness has reached new heights amid the war in Iran, with his critics loudly calling to invoke the 25th Amendment, reports Rhian Lubin

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV Humiliated: Fox News Host Questions If Pontiff Has 'Read The Bible' Amid Brutal Donald Trump Feud

A bitter feud has erupted between the Vatican and US conservatives after Sean Hannity and Donald Trump launched a coordinated attack on Pope Leo XIV. Hannity questioned the Pontiff's scriptural knowledge on Fox News, while Trump labelled the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics 'weak on crime' on Truth Social.

International Business Times UK

Trump's DoorDash Grandma Real Identity Exposed as Viral McDonald's Stunt Claims of White House PR Move

Claims swirl that Trump's 'DoorDash Grandma' was a staged White House PR figure after viral McDonald's delivery stunt sparks identity controversy.

International Business Times UK

Jon Stewart spots resemblance in Trump’s Jesus AI image

Jon Stewart, appeared to spot a familiar face in Donald Trump’s controversial “Jesus” image.

The Independent UK

Trump The 'Antichrist': Biblical Signs and Prophecy Surge After US President Posts 'Jesus Image' on Truth Social

Viral debate grows after a Christ-like image linked to Donald Trump appears on Truth Social, fuelling Antichrist prophecy claims

International Business Times UK

Catholic JD Vance tells Pope Leo to stick to ‘matters of morality’ amid Trump row

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The Independent UK

"I got called into the principal’s office because our songs didn’t say ‘Jesus’ enough." Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale opens up about stepping away from church as a teenager

The singer/guitarist formed her band while attending a Christian school, but she quickly found that organised religion wasn’t for her

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Catholic JD Vance weighs in on Trump’s ‘Jesus doctor’ photo and his feud with Pope Leo

Vice President JD Vance said that, in some cases, it ‘would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality’

The Times of India

“Political prostitution”: Candace Owens slams identical posts defending President as AI Jesus image sparks backlash

Candace Owens criticized Trump supporters after two identical posts defended Donald Trump’s AI Jesus image. The posts by Graham Allen and David J Harris Jr raised questions online. At the same time, Trump faced backlash for the image and his comments about Pope Leo XIV, with even some supporters calling…

The Times of India

Second Coming: Trump auditions for role after POTUS

US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him "WEAK on Crime" and an Obama sympathizer. Trump posted a messianic image of himself, sparking global backlash. The Pope responded by emphasizing the Gospel's message of peacemaking, while allies and critics debated Trump's actions.

The Independent UK

Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, polling guru says

Trump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed out

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Bizarre Reason for Posting Photo of Himself as Jesus: 'I Thought I Was a Doctor'

President Trump faces criticism for sharing an AI-generated image depicting him in a messianic light, sparking debates on synthetic media and religious iconography.

The Guardian - UK

US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday evening

The Independent UK

Trump addresses Jesus picture backlash and refuses to apologize to Pope Leo

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Latin Times

Religious Conservatives Slam Trump Over Jesus-Themed Post: 'Outrageous Blasphemy'

Michael Knowles, a conservative Catholic podcaster, argued it "behooves the President both spiritually and politically to delete the picture, no matter the intent"

The Guardian - UK

King Charles is due to visit Donald Trump. Here are the questions he needs to ask himself first

As Trump depicts himself as Jesus Christ, and insults everyone from Keir Starmer to the pope, how can the king hope to keep this state visit on track, asks Zoe Williams

The Independent UK

The View condemns ‘blasphemous’ AI-generated image of Trump as God

President has faced considerable backlash over the image, which many have found offensive

Axios

Christians condemn Trump post depicting him as Jesus-like figure

It's not the first time one of Trump's AI-generated photos have rankled Christians.

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