Staff Reports
The Pope was reported to have used a hurtful word to describe homosexual men during a private meeting with Italian bishops. The incident occurred on May 20 and was brought to light by Italian newspapers. According to these reports, the Pope expressed his disapproval of allowing gay men to train for priesthood while using a term that is considered offensive in English.
Some sources suggest that the Pope may not have realized the offensiveness of the term he used. The context in which this remark was made was during a discussion about rules for admission to seminaries. It was noted that the Pope’s second language is Italian, and his comments reportedly caused nervous laughter among the attending bishops.
The Pope Used Anti-Gay Slur While Joking with Italian Bishops: Report via @WestJournalism https://t.co/qBcuglhXb0
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The Vatican previously ruled that men with “deep-seated” homosexual tendencies cannot be admitted to seminaries. The proposal by the bishops regarding this ruling distinguishes between simple homosexual orientation and deeply rooted tendencies, indicating that it may be more difficult for homosexuals to be admitted due to the environment of an all-male community.
In the past, Pope Francis has made statements acknowledging that being homosexual isn’t a crime. However, he has also made it clear that he views it as a sin. He has called for tenderness and conversion among Catholic bishops who support laws that criminalize homosexuality, emphasizing that there is a distinction between a sin and a crime.
The Pope’s comments have sparked discussions and debates about the Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality and its place within the Church.
