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Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing gay clergy

Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing opposition to gay men in priesthood

05/28/2024

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Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing gay clergy

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Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing opposition to gay men in priesthood

Pope Francis issued a rare apology after word broke that he used a derogatory Italian slur referring to gay men while reaffirming his position against their admission to seminaries and priesthood. The Pope made the remark in a closed-door meeting with bishops. Reactions are divided over whether the slur was intentional or a linguistic gaffe. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Marianne Duddy-Burke.

05/28/2024

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