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U.S. Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently expressed his thoughts on President Donald Trump's AI-generated photo depicting himself as the pope, stating that it "wasn't good." However, he chose not to comment on whether the White House should apologize to offended Catholics. During a mass he celebrated at a church in Rome, Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, was approached by reporters regarding the controversial post. This event coincided with the upcoming conclave, where he and other cardinals under 80 will elect a…

The Vatican has shared the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized over a month ago for pneumonia affecting both lungs. The image captures Pope Francis, who is bare-headed and seated in a wheelchair, adorned in his signature white robe and purple shawl, positioned in front of a modest altar featuring a crucifix on the wall. While the photo, taken from behind his right side, doesn't reveal his full face, his eyes are open, and he gazes downward. “This morning, Pope Francis…

Imagine a tool that can transform text into vivid images. This ability, an intersection of art and technology, relies on the vast undertaking of training neural networks. Initially, the fruits of early experiments were often obscure, resembling abstract art more than informative visuals. But like an artist perfects their brushstroke over years, these systems have evolved, offering not just daring creativity but also precision in recreating, say, an illustrious historical figure’s likeness. Fascinating, isn’t it? As these…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's foreign minister, Minister Balal Cusman Balal Osman, was left with an egg in his face on Thursday after presenting the wrong flag when he hosted Russian diplomat Mikhail Golovanov in Mogadishu. Instead of placing the Russian miniature flag in front of the visiting ambassador, Mr Ottoman's team placed the Dutch flag upside down. It may have been a mistake . But it may well be a depiction of President Mohamed Farmajoo's government and the way it treats its image. Mr. Golovanov's visit was supposed…