Pope Francis allegedly repeated a highly pejorative slur just two weeks after the Vatican had issued an apology over the same word.
Pope Francis waves as he delivers Christmas Day blessing from St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2022. ROME — Pope Francis on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to gay priests, allegedly repeating a highly pejorative slur in an encounter with clerics just two weeks after the Vatican issued an apology amid reports that he had used the same word in an earlier meeting with bishops.
The Vatican said the pope “reiterated the need to welcome and accompany gay men in the Church” but had called for prudence regarding their entry to the priesthood.
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