(WBRE\/WYOU) \u2014 President Donald Trump has since removed the controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, but not without drawing some reaction.<\/p>\n
28\/22 News spoke to the Diocese of Scranton about it on Monday, as well as the Pope\u2019s conflict with the President.<\/p>\n
Bishop Joseph Bambera gave the following statement expressing his disappointment with President Trump:<\/p>\n
\u201cWar divides; hope unites. Arrogance tramples upon others; love lifts up. Idolatry blinds us; the living God enlightens.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, spoke those words Saturday at a Prayer Vigil for Peace, he was speaking from the heart of the Gospel.<\/p>\n
I was deeply saddened to read comments posted by the President about the Holy Father, and likewise dismayed when seeing an AI-generated image, also posted by the President but then later deleted, that seemingly portrays him in the place of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
I am praying for the President, that he may be guided by wisdom, humility and a sincere pursuit of peace. I am also praying for Pope Leo that he may be strengthened to continue speaking boldly for peace and justice, even in the face of criticism.<\/p>\n
Blessed are the peacemakers!<\/p>\n
Bishop of Scranton Reverend Joseph C. Bambera<\/p>\n
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