How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
Trump’s Religious Image and Dispute with the Pope Spark Controversy
Donald Trump, the US president, has encountered increasing criticism following a post on Truth Social where he was portrayed as a Christ-like figure. The AI-generated image, now removed, depicted Trump seemingly performing a medical miracle on a patient in a hospital bed. This post followed shortly after Trump released a detailed critique of Pope Leo XIV. Trump later clarified that he believed the image portrayed him as a physician.
BBC’s Sarah Smith delves into the president’s ongoing disagreement with the pope and how some of his most steadfast supporters are reacting. The image sparked a wave of backlash, with critics questioning its intent and religious symbolism. While Trump insisted the photo highlighted his role as a healer, others viewed it as an attempt to align his public persona with religious iconography.
“It’s wonderful to reconnect with Earth again,” said astronaut Christina Koch upon reestablishing communication. The crew’s journey has already surpassed the Apollo 13’s 1970 record of 248,655 miles (400,171km), with their distance from Earth still increasing.
Artemis II Mission Breaks Distance Records
Following a 10-day expedition to the Moon, the Artemis II crew has returned to Earth. The mission’s astronauts set a new benchmark for distance from Earth, achieving a record of 248,655 miles (400,171km). Jeremy Hansen, Canada’s pioneering astronaut in deep space exploration, was contacted by the prime minister during the Artemis II mission.
On the third day of their lunar journey, the Artemis II crew was navigating the far side of the Moon. Simultaneously, over 15,000 marshmallows were dropped during the annual ‘Great Marshmallow Drop’ event, with children competing to collect them. The crew communicated via video link, sending messages to their families and detailing their experiences during the mission.
Though the current Artemis II mission doesn’t include a lunar landing, NASA is gearing up for a possible landing by 2028. The United States seeks to become the first nation to land humans on the Moon again by 2028—what role does this mission play in that endeavor? NASA astronauts performed various tests on the Orion spacecraft, such as simulating capsule maneuvering.
Behind the Scenes of the Lunar Voyage
Passengers aboard a commercial flight witnessed a rare spectacle—the launch of NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in five decades. Rebecca Morelle, the science editor, observed from three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever constructed launched from Florida. After delays and technical challenges, the first crewed Moon mission in half a century launched from Florida and is now orbiting Earth.
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon. The crew’s preparations included spacesuit fittings and final communications checks in the rocket. The former prosecutor, who has represented Trump in the criminal hush-money case, maintains a longstanding connection with the president.
