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Pope Francis”never meant to offend or using homophobic terms and apologizing to those who felt offended,” the Vatican press release said on Tuesday, following controversy that arose when
Pope Francis”never meant to offend or using homophobic terms and apologizing to those who felt offended,” the Vatican press release said on Tuesday, following controversy that arose when the pontiff said at a meeting with bishops that “There were already a lot of “fags” at the seminars”.
“Pope Francis is aware of recently published articles about conversation behind closed doors, with the bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) and, as he repeatedly stated: “In the Church there is a place for everyone, for everyone! No one is useless, no one is superfluous, there is a place for everyone. Such as we are, all of us,” says the Vatican note.
And he adds: “Dad never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and apologizes to those he offended by using a term that other people refer to.”
Articles in Italian media sparked controversy and confusion on Tuesday, claiming the Pope was citing the fact that “there have already been many fagots (or queers)” to defend the position keep homosexuals out of seminariesduring a closed meeting at the CIS Assembly
Apparently the Pope used this word – derogatory in Italian – ‘frocciagine’ (faggot) during a meeting with Italian bishops on May 20, it was published a couple of days ago on the website Dagospiawhich publishes supposedly informative exclusives, but this Monday some Italian media such as Corriere della Sera And Republic They confirmed this term in the presence of some bishops.
The question of whether and to what extent to admit openly gay candidates into the seminaries was discussed, and Francis, although affirming as always the need to welcome all, was very strict on this issue. reiterating its refusal to accept themas the Church has repeatedly stated.
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According to the newspaper Republic who cites several anonymous sources who agree with his version, Dad jokingly said that “there has already been a lot of fag” at seminars.
Corriere della Sera explains that, according to those present who were consulted, “more than shame, This phrase was met with some incredulous laughter.and that “it was obvious that the Pope did not realize how offensive the word was in Italian.”
Thus, the Pope wanted to confirm the position of the Church with the instruction of the Dicastery of the Clergy, which in 2005 under Benedict XVI and confirmed in 2016 under Francis established that “The Church, with deep respect for the people in question, cannot admit into the seminary and into holy orders those who practice homosexuality, They have deep-rooted homosexual tendencies. or pick up the call gay culture“.
During his pontificate, the pope also had to publicly apologize for reprimanding a Chinese woman on Tuesday who abruptly grabbed his arm and pushed him towards her as he greeted the faithful in St. Peter’s Square in 2020.
“Many times we lose our patience, and so do I. I apologize for yesterday’s bad example.– Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace a few moments before the angel’s prayer.
EFE
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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