Vatican apologises after Pope Francis uses derogatory term for gay men

Pope homophobic slur row: Pope Francis issues rare apology. Here is everything you need need to know

Vatican Pope Francis (Google Trends): Following Pope Francis' involvement in a controversy regarding an alleged use of a homophobic slur, the Vatican has formally apologized for purportedly employing a highly derogatory term in reference to the LGBT community. The official statement asserts that the Pope did not intend to utilize homophobic language and extends apologies to anyone who may have been offended by it.

Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.

Pope Francis apologises after dropping homophobic slur

Jordan Hirst Pope Francis has issued an apology after bishops leaked to the media a derogatory gay slur he dropped behind closed doors. At an Italian Bishops’ Conference this month, Pope Francis reportedly spoke about opposing gay men training for the priesthood. He reportedly added that within the seminaries there was already an air of “frociaggine”. In ... The post Pope Francis apologises after dropping homophobic slur appeared first on QNews.

Pope Francis Apologizes Following Firestorm Over LGBTQ Slur

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis was forced to apologize after reportedly using an offensive term to refer to gay men wishing to become priests, highlighting the deeply complex relationship the Catholic Church has with the LGBTQ community.Francis, 87, allegedly told bishops convening last week in Rome not to admit homosexual men into seminaries, labeling them with a highly offensive term, Italian media including Corriere della Sera and la Repubblica …

Pope Francis apologises for using gay slur when discussing ban on homosexual priests serving in the church

Pope Francis has apologised after he caused a public storm over reports he used a derogatory term about gay men while discussing the Catholic Church’s ban on homosexual priests.

Pope Francis apologises for "slur" used in private meeting

Learn about the recent controversy involving Pope Francis' use of a derogatory term and subsequent apology regarding same-sex orientation.