President Trump faced scrutiny over a photoshopped image of himself as Pope that he shared on his Truth Social account. During a press interaction, he dismissed criticism from Catholics, instead claiming they appreciated the joke. Further condemnation arose from Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the New York State Catholic Conference, who expressed discontent over the mockery of a difficult time for the Catholic Church. Trump distanced himself from the image, insisting he wasn't involved in its creation, which contrasted with its presence on official media accounts.
Oh, I see, Trump said. You mean they can't take a joke? You don't mean the Catholics, you mean the fake news media? The Catholics loved it.
Cardinal Dolan, speaking in Rome on Sunday ahead of the Papal Conclave, said, it wasn't good. And the New York State Catholic Conference...do not mock us.
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