New York’s Catholic leaders have denounced President Donald Trump for his artificial intelligence-generated image of himself as the pope, reflecting public outcry about the insensitivity of sharing such a photo in the wake of Pope Francis’ death.

The New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the bishops of the state in working with government, accused Donald Trump of mockery after the White House posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of the president dressed as pope.

President Donald Trump‘s second-favorite pick for the papacy has slammed the president for a social media stunt decried by critics as “tasteless” and “deeply offensive” to Catholics. “Well, you know,