Pope Francis apologises over reported homophobic slur
Pope Francis has apologized after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. The pronouncements offer a clear articulation of core Catholic teachings on marriage and abortion. Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion
The pope has strongly criticized the "gay lobby" as a center of power in the Vatican and voiced doubts about gay priests’ adherence to a celibate lifestyle, but he also encouraged a young gay. He reportedly affirmed a ban on allowing gay men to train for the priesthood. Pope Francis is apologizing after reports that he used an offensive term for gay men in a recent closed-door meeting. Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. 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 mean to offend anyone and apologised to those who were "hurt by the use of a word". 
Pope Francis apologizes for using slur referring to gay men
Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a derogatory term referring to gay men during a closed-door discussion among bishops earlier this month. Pope Francis is reported to have used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. He is then believed to have continued by saying in Italian that there was, in the Church, already too much of an air of frociaggine , which translates as a highly offensive slur.
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The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests. . Pope Francis apologizes after using vulgar term about gay men
Pope Francis has apologised after an alleged slur he made against gay men became public. .