Trump to read Bible verses amid Pope and AI Jesus rows

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21 Apr 2026 • 11:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump to read Bible verses amid Pope and AI Jesus rows

  • Donald Trump is scheduled to virtually participate in the 'America Reads the Bible' event, where he will read a passage from the Old Testament.
  • The event is described as a celebration of America's 250th anniversary, aiming to acknowledge the nation's “Biblical foundations”.
  • Trump's participation follows recent controversies, including an AI-generated image depicting him as Christ-like and his criticism of Pope Leo.
  • Other administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are also taking part in the marathon Bible-reading event.
  • Since returning to office, Trump has sought to bolster Christianity in the United States, though his administration has faced accusations of blurring the lines between church and state.

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