Student Urges Pope to End Anti-LGBTQ Language
TL;DR
During an online panel with Catholic university students, a Filipino student urged Pope Francis to stop using offensive language against LGBTQ people, following reports of the Pope using a slur against gay men in a private meeting. The Pope, who has previously advocated for respect towards gay individuals, did not directly address the student's concerns but emphasized the importance of true love and praised the strength of women.
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