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Trump as Pope

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Esmay Sun 04-May-25 10:47:16

I looked an article in the BBC news with almost complete disbelief.
There's a photo of Trump dressed as Cardinal and a suggestion that he'd like to be Pope .
I am a Catholic .
My family background is Welsh and they are Baptists .
I am C of E as my parents were and attend their church .
I am very much a free thinker and not nervous of challenging things in my church
My Vicar is a friend and also similar in her thoughts .
I find this photo deeply offensive and am appalled by it .
I hope that it's fake news .

MaizieD Sun 04-May-25 14:05:17

ExDancer

The dictionary explains the word Catholic as "a Greek word meaning 'universal' as used in the CofE creed, so she can be "universal" in her beliefs and stay within the Church of England teachings.
'Roman' catholics are members of the Roman Universal Church if you like.

Some C of E churches actually characterise themselves as 'Anglo Catholic'. The C f E church I attended as a child was very 'high' and now it's website actually says that it is an 'Anglo Catholic' parish.

I am now agnostic, but as I actually volunteer at a former Roman Catholic seminary with a history of 16th & 17th C executions of its priests and am aware of the feelings of local Roman Catholics about its 'English martyrs' I find my former churches claim somewhat distasteful.

Happygirl79 Sun 04-May-25 14:03:34

Sadgrandma

He posted that picture himself. He is the most disgusting person on this planet. You don’t have to be a Catholic or even religious to be offended by this.

I can only agree with you . Trump is soulless as well as shameless

JaneJudge Sun 04-May-25 14:00:57

he really is quite bonkers

Dickens Sun 04-May-25 13:58:51

mae13

It's almost astonishing that he doesn't aspire to be God.

The man has a disturbing mentality and it's being nurtured and encouraged by an army of crawlers who seek to benefit from fawning over him.

Elon Musk for one.

It's almost astonishing that he doesn't aspire to be God.

A thought no doubt entertained by quite a few observers.

Don't some of his supporters - the more fanatical - believe that he has been chosen by God to lead America out of the darkness? Does he believe it himself?

We were assured by one Facebook Trump enthusiast that we 'liberals' / lefties just didn't get the joke - that he (Trump) was baiting us... trolling us, and we fell for it. Such enthusiasts of course do not have the intellectual ability to understand that there are fierce critics of DJT who are, in fact, neither liberals nor lefties.

I suppose that's one explanation though - he's done this for the 'LOLS',,,

As lemsip says, the image is AI generated - but he posted it on Truth Social.

I think all the sycophantic fawning over Trump has created an alternative reality for him - a 'Trump world', one in which he can be anyone he wants to be, hold any position he wants to hold, and do anything he wants to do.

It's both fascinating and horrifying, at the same time.

Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 13:56:56

nanna8

I don’t think his Southern Baptist buddies would like it at all. But did he actually sponsor it or was it someone else ? I agree with Delila , I’d doubt it somehow.

It just shows how increasingly degenerate he has become nanna that we at first doubt it, "surely not" we say - but then find out its all too true.

Casdon Sun 04-May-25 13:53:13

He posted it himself on his social media channel. It was then reposted by the White House.
news.sky.com/story/trump-posts-ai-image-of-himself-as-pope-on-truth-social-13360403

nanna8 Sun 04-May-25 13:49:53

I don’t think his Southern Baptist buddies would like it at all. But did he actually sponsor it or was it someone else ? I agree with Delila , I’d doubt it somehow.

wendyann23 Sun 04-May-25 13:46:41

It’s an AI generated image but posted on White House social media so it has official backing. I’m not a catholic but think it is appalling and disrespectful especially when the pope has only recently died.
Every time I think Trump just can’t sink any lower in my estimation, down he goes again!

Delila Sun 04-May-25 13:44:44

Did he post this himself? I wonder how he has the time for all his nonsense?

Smileless2012 Sun 04-May-25 13:41:40

All you can expect from a pig is a grunt very true Annie and in that context, he never fails to live up to expectations does he.

Norah Sun 04-May-25 13:36:43

No common decency - despicable man.

ExDancer Sun 04-May-25 13:34:50

The dictionary explains the word Catholic as "a Greek word meaning 'universal' as used in the CofE creed, so she can be "universal" in her beliefs and stay within the Church of England teachings.
'Roman' catholics are members of the Roman Universal Church if you like.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 04-May-25 13:31:28

FriedGreenTomatoes2

My sister sent me a similar meme on Friday. It’s doing the rounds. All sorts of faces. My sister’s had her dog’s face.

What fun🙄

Anniebach Sun 04-May-25 13:26:42

All you can expect from a pig is a grunt

Esmay Sun 04-May-25 13:23:39

Sorry Aldom .
Not wearing my glasses !
C of E !

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sun 04-May-25 13:12:51

My sister sent me a similar meme on Friday. It’s doing the rounds. All sorts of faces. My sister’s had her dog’s face.

Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 13:06:51

Vance is backing Trump. Its just a "joke" (Vance is Catholic)

www.politico.com/news/2025/05/03/vance-ai-pope-trump-00325197

"Vance defends Trump’s post depicting AI-generated image of himself as pope
The vice president said he is “fine with people telling jokes.

"The official X account for the New York State Catholic Conference criticized Trump’s post, which was also reposted by the White House X account.

“There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President. We just buried our beloved Pope Francis and the cardinals are about to enter a solemn conclave to elect a new successor of St. Peter. Do not mock us,” they wrote.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) seemingly joined in on the joke, showing his “support” for Trump as head of the Catholic Church in a X post Saturday.

“Glad to report there is very positive reception and strong momentum for President Trump to be the next Pope. But I will be first to admit there has been some resistance!,” Graham wrote. “Must keep your head down and plow forward — can’t let the naysayers win the day. Next week is crucial as the papal conclave convenes. … More updates to come!”"

lemsip Sun 04-May-25 12:47:00

It is of course AI generated.. he posted it though.

RosieandherMaw Sun 04-May-25 12:41:55

Smileless2012

There's a video on 'the Truth' where he's not only in Papal robes but 'carrying out Papal duties' angry.

With no intention on my part to offend, nevertheless we have to open our eyes to the depths to which this moron will sink.
Look away now folks, or prepare to be very angry.
How would we have felt to have our late Queen ridiculed in this way? King Charles? Mohammed?
He’ll be claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus next.
IMO the Vatican should break off all diplomatic relations immediately, NOT invite any representative of the US to any ceremonial associated with a new pontiff and (if only it were possible) impose 100% tariffs on the US.
I’m not a Catholic but there’s common decency and there’s this.

Cossy Sun 04-May-25 11:27:14

I think he is totally deluded, disgusting and unbelievably disrespectful!

But then again noting this utter ass does surprises me anymore.

Aldom Sun 04-May-25 11:26:58

Thank you for the link Willow.
The image is beyond disgusting.
How low can that man sink?!!!

mae13 Sun 04-May-25 11:26:24

It's almost astonishing that he doesn't aspire to be God.

The man has a disturbing mentality and it's being nurtured and encouraged by an army of crawlers who seek to benefit from fawning over him.

Elon Musk for one.

eazybee Sun 04-May-25 11:23:58

Appalling.
Who Does He Think He Is? does not come close.

Sadgrandma Sun 04-May-25 11:17:28

He posted that picture himself. He is the most disgusting person on this planet. You don’t have to be a Catholic or even religious to be offended by this.

Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 11:17:19

The picture comes up immediately on here

news.sky.com/story/trump-posts-ai-image-of-himself-as-pope-on-truth-social-13360403

I'm not going to post it was I'm so disgusted by it.