Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting

[Yumi]

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 pontiff made a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting last week.

 

[Muichiro.T]

Yeah, so apparently Pope Francis told some Italian bishops not to let gay guys train to be priests, and there are rumors he said something pretty offensive in a private meeting last week. Sounds like things got a bit heated and controversial over there.

 

[Xeth_]

This is a serious and sensitive issue that has sparked considerable debate and concern. The impact of such statements can be profound on both the LGBTQ+ community and the broader discussions on inclusivity within religious institutions.

 

[Ungart]

That’s concerning if true. Pope Francis has generally been seen as more progressive on LGBTQ+ issues, so it’s surprising to hear about this. It’s hard to say what really happened behind closed doors, but it does raise questions about the Church’s stance moving forward.