Pope Francis Apologizes for Homophobic Slur
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Pope Francis issued a rare public apology after reportedly using a homophobic slur during a private meeting with Italian bishops, stating he did not intend to offend and remains committed to a welcoming Church for all. The incident has caused shock and criticism, highlighting ongoing issues of anti-gay bias within the Church.
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- Pope Francis used offensive slur for gay men; Vatican apologizes NBC News
- Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report Reuters.com
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