How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
How Trump’s Christ-like portrayal and Pope conflict fuel public discontent
Following a controversial post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump is encountering increasing criticism. The platform featured an AI-created image of him as a Christ-like figure, reportedly healing a patient in a hospital setting. This image, which has since been removed, followed a scathing critique of Pope Leo XIV. Trump later claimed the image depicted him as a physician, according to BBC reporter Sarah Smith, who details the ongoing tension with the pontiff and the varied reactions from his core followers.
Apollo 13 record surpassed
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission orbited the Moon, breaking a distance record. The crew aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled farther from Earth than any humans before, exceeding the Apollo 13 mark of 248,655 miles (400,171km). Upon re-establishing communication, astronaut Christina Koch stated, “It is so great to hear from Earth again.” The mission continues, with the team still venturing further into space.
Historic lunar voyage
During their 10-day journey, the Artemis II crew set a new benchmark for space travel. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen became the first to venture into deep space as part of this mission. The team will not land on the Moon this time, though NASA is targeting a potential lunar touchdown by 2028. Before launch, the crew conducted extensive preparations, including spacesuit fittings and communication checks. A rare public view of the mission’s launch was provided to passengers on a commercial flight, who watched from three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built ignited in Florida.
Human connections in space
Through video links, the crew shared messages for loved ones and recounted their experiences. Commander Reid Wiseman’s wife passed away from cancer in 2020 at the age of 46. The astronauts, currently on the third day of their lunar far side journey, are readying for a splashdown on Saturday. BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle recently interviewed the crew, emphasizing the mission’s significance as the US strives to be the first to land humans on the Moon again by 2028.
