Pope Francis Criticized for Using Gay Slur in Bishops' Meeting

Pope Francis used an offensive slur for gay men during a closed-door discussion with Italian bishops, leading the Vatican to issue an apology. The incident, which occurred while discussing the admission of homosexual men into seminaries, surprised many given the pope's generally more inclusive stance towards the LGBTQ+ community. The Vatican clarified that the pope did not intend to offend and extended apologies to those affected.