Pope apologises over reported homophobic slur

Pope Francis has been accused of using a homophobic slur during a private meeting with Italian bishops. According to reports, the pope used the Italian word "frociaggine", which roughly translates to "faggotness", to express his objection to admitting gay men to Catholic seminaries. The remark was made in response to concerns about the presence of gay priests in some seminaries. The incident has sparked widespread shock and criticism, with many arguing that the pope's language is offensive and discriminatory. However, it appears that Pope Francis has apologized for using the term, stating that he was aware of newspaper reports about the closed-door conversation and wanted to apologize to those who felt offended.