Donald Trump has denied any involvement in publishing an AI image depicting him as the Pope - despite it being posted on his own social media account. The stunt has drawn sharp criticism from Catholic leaders and members of the public as the Vatican looks to appoint a new leader following Francis’s death last month.

Yet in the midst of this time of mourning, the U.S. president chose to post a fake photo of himself on X dressed in the garb of a pope.  President Donald Trump is known for his bad taste,