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

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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.
 
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. 😁
 
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.
 
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.
 
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