Pope Francis Apologizes for Controversial Gay Remark

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After using a controversial gay slur, Pope Francis is attempting to mend fences by offering reassurances to a homosexual man rejected from seminary and writing the preface to a book by LGBTQ+ activist priest James Martin. The pope's actions come amid backlash and a mild apology from the Vatican, emphasizing that the Church has space for everyone.
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