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Pope Francis Sparks Controversy with Alleged Homophobic Slur in Closed-Door Meeting

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Did Pope Francis use a derogatory term for gay men? Find out the details behind the controversial statement.

Pope Francis found himself at the center of a heated debate after reports emerged of him allegedly using a homophobic slur during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops. The discussion revolved around the eligibility of gay men to become priests, with the pontiff reportedly advising against allowing them to train for the priesthood. The Italian media coverage of the incident has stirred controversy and raised questions about the Pope's stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Catholic Church. The reported remarks have sparked widespread discussion and criticism, highlighting the ongoing challenges of acceptance and equality within religious institutions.

In a separate event, Pope Francis met with the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona. The high-profile meeting lasted for 30 minutes and focused on diplomatic discussions between the Vatican and the Dominican Republic. The encounter showcased the Pope's engagement in global affairs and his role as a key figure in international relations.

Adding to the intrigue, other reports surfaced claiming that Pope Francis had used a vulgar Italian word to refer to the LGBT community during the closed-door discussion. These allegations further fueled the debate on the Pope's views on homosexuality and his approach to inclusivity within the Church. The conflicting narratives surrounding the pontiff's statements have led to mixed reactions from various groups, underscoring the complexity of balancing traditional religious teachings with modern societal values.

As the controversy unfolds, it is essential to consider the impact of Pope Francis's words on the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing efforts for greater inclusivity within the Catholic Church. The incident sheds light on the challenges of addressing sensitive topics within religious contexts and the importance of fostering understanding and respect among diverse communities. Moving forward, the aftermath of the alleged slur will likely prompt discussions on the intersection of faith, acceptance, and social progress in today's rapidly evolving world.

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Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with ... (Aljazeera.com)

Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Pope Francis allegedly used derogatory term for gay people (BBC News)

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in a closed-door ... (CNN)

Pope Francis allegedly told Italian bishops to not permit gay men to train for the priesthood, with two Italian newspapers claiming that the 87-year-old ...

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Pope Francis says Italian seminaries should reject gay applicants (America Magazine)

Pope Francis told the Italian bishops' conference not to allow homosexual men to enter the seminary to train for the priesthood, according to Italian media ...

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Pope Francis meets with Dominican President (Vatican News)

Pope Francis receives Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Republic of the Dominican Republic.

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Pope Francis allegedly used offensive slur during discussion about ... (The Guardian)

Bishops say pontiff made remark during closed-door debate over admitting homosexual men into seminaries.

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Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian ... (Reuters)

Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should ...

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Pope Francis used derogatory term for LGBT community, reports claim (Sky News)

The Pope reportedly used a derogatory term towards the LGBT community in a private meeting with bishops - where he is said to have reiterated gay people ...

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Pope Francis and President Luis Abinader met for 30 minutes at the ... (Dominican Today)

Rome.- Pope Francis held a 30-minute meeting at the Vatican with the recently re-elected president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, this Monday.

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Pope Francis uses vulgar homophobic term in closed-door meeting ... (ABC News)

The term was used as he reiterated that gay people should not be allowed to become priests.

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Pope Francis used derogatory term for gay men, reports claim (Sky News)

The Pope reportedly uses a derogatory term towards gay men in a private meeting with bishops - where he is said to have reiterated they should not be ...

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Pope Francis used derogatory term for gay men, reports claim (Sky News)

The Pope reportedly uses a derogatory term towards gay men in a private meeting with bishops - where he is said to have reiterated they should not be ...

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Gays in seminaries: Pope Francis' shocking remarks (La Croix International)

During a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops on May 20, Pope Francis reportedly used vulgar language to refer to the presence of homosexual men in ...

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Pope Francis used offensive slur for gay men during discussion with ... (NBC News)

The pontiff used the derogatory term during a closed-door discussion with Italian bishops last week, two sources who were in the room told NBC News.

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Pope Francis used vulgarity to refer to gay people, Italian ... (USA TODAY)

Italy's two biggies newspapers quoted the pope as using an Italian vulgarity when saying seminaries were full of homosexuals.

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Pope Francis apologizes after he was quoted using a vulgar term to ... (ABC News)

Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines. VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis apologizes after he ...

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Pope Francis apologises after homophobic slur -Vatican (Reuters)

Pope Francis, widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, did not intend to use homophobic language and apologises ...

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Pope Francis apologises over reported homophobic slur (BBC News)

Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not ...

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Pope apologizes after using vulgar term about gay men regarding ... (The Associated Press)

Pope Francis has apologized after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gays to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.Vatican spokesman Matteo ...

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Pope Francis apologizes following reports that he used anti-gay slur ... (CNN)

“The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, as ...

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On "Faggotry" with Pope Francis (OnePeterFive)

Secular media in English found it newsworthy to blast the Anglophone world about what the Pope might have said. When asked at the Italian Bishops' ...

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Vatican apologizes after Pope Francis is accused of using ... (The Washington Post)

The pope's choice of words in a closed-door meeting with bishops appeared to run counter to his efforts to thaw the relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gays ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gays to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.

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Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using homophobic slur (CBS News)

Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.

Pope Francis apologizes for using slur referring to gay men (NPR)

The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms” during a closed-door discussion among bishops earlier this month, according to a ...

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Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis's 'homophobic' slur (Aljazeera.com)

Pope Francis 'apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others', Vatican spokesman says.

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Pope apologizes for using 'homophobic' slang (USCCB)

Pope Francis had a private meeting with more than 200 members of the Italian bishops' conference at their spring meeting, which is held at the Vatican.

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Pope Francis apologizes after using offensive slur in meeting about ... (PBS NewsHour)

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay ...

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A look at Pope Francis' comments about LGBTQ+ people (The Associated Press)

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