Published 08:51 IST, May 29th 2024
Pope Francis Apologizes Over Using Derogatory Term About Gay Men
Pope Francis apologized after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.
![Francis was addressing an assembly of the Italian bishops conference, which recently approved a new document outlining training for Italian seminarians.](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/ap24149535995607-171695290001116_9.webp)
Francis was addressing an assembly of the Italian bishops conference, which recently approved a new document outlining training for Italian seminarians. | Image:
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08:51 IST, May 29th 2024