The Latin Patriarchal Vicar of Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali has criticised US President Donald Trump over a post in which he appeared to compare himself to Jesus Christ, describing the act as “offensive and unacceptable.” Shomali’s remarks followed the circulation of a digitally altered image shared by Trump depicting himself with features resembling Jesus, in the context of criticism directed at Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff spoke against US and Israeli military operations against Iran. The Jerusalem church official said that ongoing military actions contradict Christian teachings, emphasizing that Jesus represents humility, service, and self-sacrifice, rather than domination or exclusion. READ: Trump attacks Pope Leo, posts ‘shocking’ image as Christ He described Trump’s actions as a form of self-aggrandizement, adding […]

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