Pope Francis apologizes for use of homophobic slur during closed-door meeting

Pope Francis has apologized after numerous reports claimed the Catholic Church head used a homophobic slur during a closed-door meeting about whether gay men should be permitted into seminaries. Historically, the Catholic Church banned gay men from becoming priests.

“The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended by the use of a term, as reported by others,” a statement from the Holy See Press Office reads.

The 87-year-old Pope reportedly made the comment during a May 20 meeting with 250 Italian bishops in Rome, Italy. The meeting was held to discuss a new document describing training measures for soon-to-be priests studying in Italian seminaries.

“I think it will certainly dent the trust. But again, by saying in the statement that the church was for everybody, the Vatican clearly wants to send out a message that this was a blip, that the pope has apologized for it, and that the meaning of his papacy hasn't changed,” Reuters’ Chief Correspondent in Rome, Crispian Balmer, said on Tuesday.

Many have said the pontiff may not have been aware the term he used was offensive, given Italian is not the Argentine Pope’s first language.

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[dukeriebe]

Given the history of the Catholic church.... Its kind of cool the pope doesnt like that stuff ya know? I mean.... Would you rather have a pope that celebrates homosexuality with priests commiting atrocities... Or a pope that does not approve... Think about it

[BrandonDanilition]

The Pope never apologized for using the term, he apologized if it offended people, which is different. He’s simply loving the sinner, but hating the sin, which is what we do as Christians. Why are we surprise at the Pope for being a bit too Christian?

[JohnnyC]

Leviticus 18:22 - A man shall not lay in bed with another man as if with a woman, it is an abomination (terrible sin)

[andrewangelopacheco]

It was no accident that Francis stated this. God the Holy GHost prompted him to declare the Truth of heaven.

[terrencewade]

The CHURCH is for EVERYONE, but the CHURCH is NOT for sin.

[JerryEly]

If they get offended is because is true .

[vincecalabro]

God will judge the catholic Church read the bible what God says being gay

Fun fact, there are actually three popes. White, black and grey

[eovzltg]

The moral high ground of an ant after umpteenth scandals concerning children... joke anybody still listens...

[youdontknowmemom]

Really do you want your kids alone with AMY catholic preist

[quartytypo]

Not enough. Pope should fly the rainbow flag at the Vatican.

[brownmut]

Did know there was an Italian word for pickle chugger

[IOSALive]

Global News, This is great! I liked it and subscribed!

[WalkiTalki]

He does not have to apologize for anything. Only bigots follow him now anyway.

[sonz]

The Pope has NOTHING to apologise for.

[patriciaoreilly]

Why should he apologise?
Bless Pope Francis.

[Progressive_Canadian]

Take all of their tax free money, quite possibly trillions of dollars, and use it to house the homeless, help the poor and feed the hungry, like Jesus wants them to

[rngscqx]

*Happy 2C the pope doing well health wise* - I like this pope Jorge Mario Bergolio - even though I’m not Catholic !.

[seanhiggins]

Pope Francis of the Blessed Vaccination.

[burnlootmonkey]

Never apologize for the written word.
Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is UNSEEMLY, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet