Pope Francis allegedly used an offensive slur to refer to LGBTQ people during discussions with bishops about admitting gay men into seminaries, shedding light on the Catholic Church’s complex stance on the community.
According to reports from media outlets including Corriere della Sera and Repubblica, the 87-year-old Pope told bishops convening in Rome last week not to admit homosexual men into seminaries and used a highly offensive term. These reports, citing sources present at the closed-door meeting, suggest a possible language issue, as the Pope may not have been aware of the exact nuance of the word in Italian.
Despite the alleged slur, Pope Francis reportedly emphasized the importance of welcoming everyone during his remarks.
The Vatican has not publicly commented on the reports, and a spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
Since the beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis has adopted a more inclusive attitude toward the LGBTQ community, garnering both praise and criticism from within the Catholic Church. Recently, he stated that priests should be allowed to bless same-sex couples on certain occasions, marking one of the Vatican’s most progressive statements to date.
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