Thomas Paprocki
Thomas Paprocki is the Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, known for his vocal stance on various social and political issues, particularly those affecting the Catholic Church. He gained attention for his recent call for a public apology from U.S. President Donald Trump following the circulation of a controversial AI-generated image depicting Trump as the Pope, which Paprocki deemed deeply offensive to Catholics, especially in light of mourning for Pope Francis.
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Bishop Thomas Paprocki was one of the US bishops who spoke out publicly against the award.
Pope Leo faces MAGA ire after immigration and climate change remarks
United States· 2025-10-04
Bishop Thomas Paprocki demanded an apology from Trump for mocking God and the Catholic Church with the deepfake image.
Wie das Deepfake für Kontroversen sorgt
Switzerland· 2025-05-06
Thomas Paprocki has stated that Donald Trump 'owes an apology' for mocking God and the Catholic Church.
Obispo de EE.UU exige a Trump disculparse tras publicar imagen con IA vestido de Papa
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-05Bishop Thomas Paprocki publicly requested an apology from President Trump for his offensive portrayal as the Pope.
Jutarnji list - Američki biskup zahtijeva da se Trump ispriča zbog prikaza sebe kao pape
Croatia· 2025-05-05
Bishop Thomas Paprocki demands a public apology from President Trump for the offensive image.
US-Bischof fordert von Trump Entschuldigung für Papstbild - Kirche
Austria· 2025-05-04Bishop Thomas Paprocki called for a public apology from Trump.
Trump als Papst: KI-Bild sorgt für Aufregung - Panorama
Germany· 2025-05-04Bishop Thomas Paprocki demanded an apology from Trump, calling the image a deep offense to Catholics.
Trumps Papstbild „ist für Katholiken eine tiefe Beleidigung“
Luxembourg· 2025-05-04
Bishop Thomas Paprocki demands a public apology from President Trump for the offensive image.
US-Bischof fordert von Trump Entschuldigung für Papstbild - KircheAustria· 2025-05-04