Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Anti-Gay Slur
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Pope Francis apologized after being quoted using a derogatory term about gay men while reaffirming the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests. The incident highlighted the tension between the Church's official stance on homosexuality and the reality of gay men in the priesthood. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stated that the Pope did not intend to offend and has long advocated for inclusivity. LGBTQ+ advocates criticized the Church's ban on gay priests and called for a more inclusive approach.
- Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gays regarding church ban on gay priests The Associated Press
- Pope Francis apologizes following reports that he used anti-gay slur during meeting with bishops CNN
- Pope Francis used offensive slur for gay men during discussion with bishops NBC News
- Vatican issues apology over Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ comments The Guardian
- Pope Francis used an Italian slur for gay people, newspapers say USA TODAY
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