In a move that screams “attention-seeking” louder than a Silicon Valley startup pitch, former President Donald Trump has once again proven that his ego knows no boundaries. Using AI technology, he generated an image of himself dressed as the Pope, right in the middle of the Vatican’s mourning period for Pope Francis.

This digital papal makeover wasn’t just a harmless meme - it was a full-blown diplomatic disaster that left Catholics, Italians, and basically everyone with an ounce of respect rolling their eyes. The New York State Catholic Conference didn’t mince words, basically telling Trump to cool it with the religious cosplay.

Divine Comedy or Digital Desperation?

The stunt came complete with Trump in a white cassock and bishop’s hat, looking less like a spiritual leader and more like someone who raided a Halloween costume shop. Left-leaning politicians like Matteo Renzi called it shameful, suggesting that Trump was more interested in clowning around than addressing serious economic issues.

Breaking Vatican Etiquette 101

Apparently, Trump didn’t get the memo that the papal conclave is a solemn event, not an opportunity for personal branding. His joke about wanting to be Pope - despite being thrice-married and not even Catholic - was met with a collective facepalm from religious leaders worldwide.

The AI-Political Circus Continues

While Trump’s allies like Jack Posobiec defended the image as “humor,” most saw it as another example of the former president’s relentless need to be the center of attention. The Vatican remained diplomatically silent, probably trying to suppress an epic eye-roll.

In the end, this AI papal portrait is less about comedy and more about a desperate bid for relevance - proving once again that in the world of Trump, no stage is too sacred for self-promotion.