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Pope Francis has issued an apology after reports surfaced accusing him of using a derogatory term towards gay men during a closed-door meeting with bishops. The Vatican clarified that the Pope did not intend to offend or express himself in a homophobic manner. This incident comes as a contradiction to the Pope's efforts to improve relations with the LGBTQ+ community.
The Vatican issued a formal apology following the allegations, stating that the Pope's language in the meeting was not intended to be offensive. The Director of the Holy See Press Office emphasized that Pope Francis is aware of the situation and extends his apologies to those who were offended by the choice of words. The controversy arose from a discussion about admitting gay men into seminaries.
In a surprising turn of events, Italy's major newspapers quoted the Pope using a vulgar term in Italian while addressing the presence of homosexuals in seminaries. The incident has sparked debates and discussions around the Pope's stance on LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance within the Catholic Church. The Vatican spokesperson reassured the public that the Pope regrets any offense caused by the reported language.
Ending on a lighter note, Pope Francis recently met with Jesuit educators and emphasized the importance of keeping Jesus at the heart of education. He also received a special edition of Educate Magis Global during the encounter. Additionally, a Spanish professor has made headlines for translating a historic interview with Pope Francis, shedding light on the Pontiff's global presence and significance.
Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not ...
“The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, as ...
The pope's choice of words in a closed-door meeting with bishops appeared to run counter to his efforts to thaw the relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, tells reporters that Pope Francis is "aware" of the articles about a closed-door conversation ...
Pope Francis has apologised for using an offensive slur during a discussion with bishops about admitting gay men into seminaries, saying he “never intended ...
The Pope reportedly uses a derogatory term towards gay men in a private meeting with bishops - where he is said to have reiterated they should not be ...
Italy's two biggies newspapers quoted the pope as using an Italian vulgarity when saying the seminaries were full of homosexuals.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday for using a vulgar gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops.
Pope Francis 'apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others', Vatican spokesman says.
The Pope reportedly used a derogatory term about gay men in a private meeting with bishops - where he is said to have reiterated they should not be allowed ...
We also presented the Pope with a copy of the document Jesuit Schools: A Living Tradition in the 21st Century, and a special edition of the Educate Magis Global ...
The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms” during a closed-door discussion among bishops earlier this month, according to a ...
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Pope Francis: A statement from the Vatican said that the Pope's intention was not to cause offence and expressed regret to individuals who were hurt by the ...
Pope Francis is apologizing for a slur he used while referring to gay men during a meeting with Italian bishops earlier this month.
Pope Francis is apologizing for a slur he used while referring to gay men during a meeting with Italian bishops earlier this month.
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Pope Francis has apologized after it was reported that he used a homophobic slur when discussing gay men entering the seminary.
The pope is not homophobic and never was,” the vice president of the Italian bishops' conference said.
As a gay priest, I was shocked and saddened by the Holy Father's use of an offensive slur during a discussion with Italian bishops.
Brothers and sisters, the Holy Spirit, Who in the beginning transformed chaos into cosmos, is at work to bring about this transformation in every person,” ...
The Pope underscored the Holy Spirit's role in creation and as a protagonist in the story of salvation by pointing to the Psalms and the New Testament.