but Pope Francis, who died Monday, had an individual sense of style — one that didn’t include a cinched Balenciaga-like white puffer jacket (that was AI), but instead, for his unfussy cream ...

From papal selfies to the viral generative AI images featuring a stylish puffer jacket, Pope Francis became a prominent popular culture figure during his papacy. News media called him the ...

In an address, Pope Leo XIV explained that his name references Pope Leo XIII, who presided over the church between 1878 and 1903.

Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Journalists must decipher real from fake at the speed of breaking news. But they may not be able to count on technology to solve problems of its own creation.

Serving as a pope in the 21st century meant that during ... When an AI-generated image of him donning a long white puffer jacket went viral in 2023, many people fell for it; in response, he ...

Last year, an AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a luxury white puffer jacket went viral, showing just how quickly realistic deepfake imagery can spread online. Pope Francis had emphasised ...