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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Vatican remains silent as Pope Francis accused of using homophobic slur

Reuters

Pope Francis is reported to have used a deeply offensive slur for gay people during a closed-door discussion with bishops.

The meeting took place at an Italian bishops’ conference, where one of the topics being discussed was whether to allow celibate gay men to undergo training for priesthood at Catholic seminaries.

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