Tag: Catholic Church
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Pope Francis Apologizes for Derogatory Remark About Homosexuals, Contrasting His Previous Support for LGBTQ Community
Pope Francis has issued an unusual apology for using a derogatory term about homosexuals in a private conversation, as reported by Italian media. This rare move comes after unnamed bishops claimed the Pope used the slur in a closed-door meeting to express his opposition to openly gay men joining seminaries. Despite his past public statements…
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Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Homophobic Slur in Meeting with Italian Bishops
Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a homophobic slur during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops, where he reiterated the Vatican’s stance on not allowing gay men to enter seminaries or the priesthood. The comment was initially leaked on an Italian gossip site and then reported by Italian media, citing unnamed Italian bishops.…