Pope Francis used an offensive slur for gay men in a closed-door discussion with Italian bishops, leading to Vatican's apology. The reported comment was about not allowing gay men to train as priests.
Key Points
Pope Francis used an offensive term for gay men in a closed-door discussion with Italian bishops
Vatican apologized for any offense caused and clarified the pope's stance on inclusivity
The comment was about not allowing gay men to train as priests
Pros
Vatican apologized for the offensive term used by Pope Francis
Raises awareness about LGBTQ+ issues within the Catholic Church