The Vatican is currently facing scrutiny following reports that Pope Francis may have used an anti-gay slur during a recent meeting with Italian bishops. According to two Italian newspapers, during a closed-door meeting on May 20th, the Pope reportedly made a statement suggesting that gay men should not be permitted to train for the priesthood.
One of the newspapers indicated that the 87-year-old Pope, who speaks Italian as a second language, may not have fully grasped the offensiveness of his comment. This has sparked a wave of concern and debate within the Catholic community and beyond.
