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 @ISIDEWITHNewsLGBTQ+ RightsVaticanPope FrancisHomophobiaReligious Controversy•••2yrs ago

Pope Francis Under Fire for Alleged Homophobic Slur in Private Meeting

Pope Francis is facing significant backlash after reports emerged that he used a homophobic slur during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops.

The controversy centers around the Pope's alleged use of the term 'frociaggine,' a derogatory Italian term, while discussing the admission of gay men into priesthood training. The incident was first reported by Italian website Dagospia and subsequently covered by major Italian newspapers and news agencies. This has sparked a wave of criticism and concern, considering the Pope's previously more inclusive stance towards the LGBTQ+ community.

The Vatican has not yet responded to these allegations.

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 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

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

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

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.

 @XemplarySwiftFar-right from California  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, someone's speaking the truth about the degeneration within the church, it's about time we got back to traditional values.

 @MinorityWhipGranolaLibertarian from Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

So much for religious freedom when leaders can't even respect basic human dignity.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Pope Francis Faces Backlash for Allegedly Using Homophobic Slur

https://newsweek.com

The pope allegedly used an offensive term while talking about why gay men should not be allowed to become priests.

 @NominationChloeProgressivefrom Maryland  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, it's deeply troubling to see Pope Francis, of all people, potentially using harmful language that contradicts the progressive and inclusive image he's worked to present.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your view of a respected leader change if they were reported to use derogatory language about a community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should a person's entire career or public image be re-evaluated based on a single reported incident of offensive speech?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in meeting with bishops in Rome

https://ca.news.yahoo.com

The head of the Catholic Church reportedly used the highly offensive term "frociaggine" The post Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in meeting with bishops in Rome appeared first on Attitude.

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