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Pope Francis allegedly repeats gay slur, opposes gay men in priesthood
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Pope Francis has been quoted as using an offensive term to describe homosexuals, specifically the Italian word "frociaggine", which roughly translates to "faggotness". According to reports, he made this comment during a meeting with Roman priests, suggesting that young men with homosexual tendencies should not be allowed to enter the seminary. This incident has sparked controversy, as it comes just two weeks after the Vatican issued an apology for using the same term. It's worth noting that some sources have attributed the quote to Pope Francis, while others have questioned its accuracy.
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