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Trump Jokes About Becoming Pope After Francis' Death

5/3/2025

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On May 2, Donald Trump humorously shared an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social, playfully expressing his desire to take over from Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. While attending the funeral, he hinted at a New York cardinal as a possible successor, as cardinals prepare to gather on May 7 to elect a new pope.

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On May 2, Donald Trump humorously shared an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social, playfully expressing his desire to take over from Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. While attending the funeral, he hinted at a New York cardinal as a possible successor, as cardinals prepare to gather on May 7 to elect a new pope.