Pope Francis apologizes for gay slur

By Agence France-Presse

May 30, 2024 12:20 am

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday for using a vulgar gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops.

'The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who felt offended by the use of a term, reported by others,' the Vatican said in a statement.

MORE THAN WORDS Pope Francis waves to the crowd during his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, on May 29, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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