Pope reportedly again uses derogatory word regarding gay
During a private meeting with priests on Tuesday, Pope Francis reportedly once again used a derogatory slur to refer to gay men while arguing that there is a gay culture in the Vatican. The pope. By Hannah Brockhaus. During a private meeting with priests on Tuesday, Pope Francis reportedly once again used a derogatory slur to refer to gay men while arguing that there is a gay culture in the Vatican. Pope Francis apologizes after using vulgar term about gay men
FILE - Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 22, Pope Francis apologized Tuesday, May 28, , after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gays to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement acknowledging the media storm that erupted about Francis. The vice president of the Italian bishops conference, Bishop Franceseco Savino, celebrated Mass for the pilgrims in a packed Chiesa del Gesu, the main Jesuit church in Rome. Vatican organizers stressed that listing in the calendar didn't signal endorsement or sponsorship. 
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The Vatican issued an apology, stating that the pope "never meant to offend or express himself with homophobic terms," but Francis has been ambivalent in the past about gay priests and seminarians. 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.
Vatican apologises after Pope Francis uses derogatory term
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. 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. The Vatican department for clergy approved the document, which will be valid for three years. The document was signed by the head of the Italian bishops, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who is considered a close collaborator to Pope Francis.
Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
In a major development, the Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage. . 
Pope Francis apologizes after using offensive slur in meeting
Pope Francis is apologizing after reports that he used an offensive term for gay men in a closed-door conversation about gays and the priesthood. .
Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. .