Pope apologizes for comment on 'bogies'

Published 30 May 2024 at 14.03

Domestic. The Vatican apologizes after being accused of making disparaging remarks about homosexuals, The Guardian reports.

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It was during a meeting with Italian bishops to whom the Pope is said to have stated that there is “already too much homosexuality” in the seminaries.

He used the Italian word “frociaggine”, which is considered derogatory towards homosexuals.

p>The statement was made, according to Italian media, in an “everyday tone” to reinforce the Catholic Church's ban on homosexual seminarians.

After accusations of “homophobia”, the Vatican has now issued an apology.

p>”The Pope never intended to offend or express homophobia, and he apologizes to those who felt offended,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.