- Madonna shares AI photos with Pope Francis
- Strong reactions and backlash online
- The fans are shocked by the action
Singer Madonna (66) has once again polarized the public. Digital artist Rick Dick shared AI-generated images on Instagram, featuring Madonna in an intimate pose with Pope Francis (87). In the images, Madonna is dressed in a lace corset, snuggling up closely to the head of the Catholic Church.
Madonna and Pope Francis in controversial AI photos
In one image, the "Pope" appears to enjoy the closeness, smiling as he wraps his arm around Madonna's waist and presses his face against hers. "Feels good to be seen..." Madonna wrote meaningfully under one of the photos. The release of these AI-generated images sparked a wave of outrage online.
Criticism flooded platforms like X and Instagram, with users calling the images “disrespectful,” “disgusting,” and “simply strange.” One user wrote, “That’s creepy. Madonna must have lost her mind.” Others accused her of seeking attention. However, some fans viewed the photos as a humorous provocation and applauded Madonna for her boldness.
Has Madonna crossed the line?
The timing of the controversy adds fuel to the fire. Many Catholics are concerned about the health of Pope Francis, who recently suffered a serious fall, and his bruised chin has sparked worry. This raises the question: Is Madonna pushing the boundaries of art, or is she simply continuing her long-standing tradition of breaking boundaries and stirring debate?
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Madonna’s long-standing conflict with the Church
Madonna’s history with the Catholic Church is far from new. In 1989, her music video for “Like a Prayer” caused an uproar when it featured her dancing in front of burning crosses and kissing a black saint. The Vatican condemned the video, and in 1990, Pope John Paul II (†84) called for a boycott of her “Blond Ambition” world tour.
In 2022, Madonna even reached out to Pope Francis directly, describing herself as a “good Catholic.” She wrote, “It’s been a few decades since my last confession. Would it be possible for us to meet one day to discuss some important things?”
