How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
Trump’s Controversy Sparks Debate Over Religious Imagery
President Donald Trump has drawn criticism following a recent post on Truth Social featuring an AI-generated image of him as a Christ-like figure. The image, which has since been removed, portrayed Trump appearing to cure a hospitalized individual. This came shortly after he published a detailed critique of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting a broader dispute. Trump later clarified that he believed the image depicted him as a physician.
BBC reporter Sarah Smith delves into the escalating tension between the president and the pope, while exploring how his most loyal followers are responding to the visual controversy. The incident has reignited discussions about religious symbolism in politics, with some interpreting it as a deliberate effort to align with conservative values.
“It is so great to hear from Earth again,” said astronaut Christina Koch after re-establishing communication following the mission’s critical phase.
Artemis II: Pioneering a New Era in Lunar Exploration
The Artemis II crew, currently orbiting the Moon, has achieved a milestone by surpassing the previous record for distance from Earth set by Apollo 13 in 1970. They have traveled over 248,655 miles (400,171km) during their nine-day journey, with the mission still progressing toward further exploration. The astronauts, including Canada’s first deep-space traveler Jeremy Hansen, are preparing for a planned splashdown on Saturday.
As the crew shared updates via video link, they expressed their experiences and sent messages to loved ones. The mission, which does not include a lunar landing, serves as a crucial test for future human landings by 2028. NASA conducted various experiments aboard the Orion spacecraft, such as simulating capsule navigation, to prepare for upcoming challenges.
A rare event unfolded for passengers on a commercial flight, who witnessed the launch of NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in half a century from just three miles away. The powerful rocket, launched from Florida, marked a significant step in space exploration, with the Artemis II crew now in Earth’s orbit. The mission’s success underscores the US’s ambition to lead lunar ventures in the near future.
