Trump dressed as the Pope: White House image causes uproar on social media
The White House shared an image of President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope. This comes after his comment about wanting to be the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The White House has sparked a wave of reactions across social media after posting an image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope.
The image, which shows Trump in a white garment with a pope’s hat and a crucifix necklace, was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and shows Trump with a finger pointing towards the sky.
Donald Trump as the Pope?
The picture comes after Donald Trump was asked who did he want as the next Pope after the death of Pope Francis, he told reporters that his number one option would be himself. "That would be my number one choice," he said to the reporters.
The White House shares a picture of Donald Trump as the pope. Photo: The White House
Some users expressed anger and were offended by Donald Trump's portrayal of a very important religious figure. However, another group found the portrayal humorous and took it in a lighthearted way.
How will the Vatican choose the next pope?
The Vatican will choose the next pope in a process called "conclave". This event is held every time a pope dies, and the church needs to choose a replacement. This time, the conclave is set to begin on May 7,2025.
There will be 135 cardinals voting to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
