The image, shared during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, was described as shameful and offensive in Italy and the US.

President Donald Trump shared a doctored image of himself as pope, a role he cannot hold, drawing condemnation.

The image, which features Mr Trump in a white cassock and pointed mitre, or bishop’s hat, was the topic of several questions during the Vatican’s daily conclave briefing on Saturday. Italian and ...

A Catholic priest explained the meaning of the mitre, which is a cap worn by Catholic bishops, cardinals and the pope, after Donald Trump's photo went viral.