Pope Francis Issues Apology For Using Slur For Gay Men
Pope Francis has apologized for using a derogatory term about gay men in a discussion with Italian bishops during which he reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests, a policy that stands at odds with previous statements that there is room for everyone in the Catholic church. What do you think?
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“Well, you have to expect some locker room talk when hanging out with bishops.”
Korben Porter, Financial Distiller
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“Even the Catholic Church can make the occasional LGBTQ misstep.”
Leanna Rowe, Ham Slicer
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