Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slur
Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
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Pope Francis apologises after using homophobic term when discussing church ban on gay priests
The pontiff, 87, did not intend to use homophobic language, the Vatican said on Tuesday after Italian media quoted him as having said there was 'an air of f*****ry' in the church
Vatican remains silent over homophobia row after Pope Francis shocked bishops by allegedly saying gay men should not be admitted to church seminaries because 'there's already too much f*****ry' in closed-door meeting
The Pope (pictured today at a World Children's Day event in Rome) has not broken his silence after reports claimed he denounced the 'air of f*****ry' in the church
Pope Francis shocks bishops by allegedly saying gay men should not be admitted to church seminaries because 'there's already too much f*****ry'
The remark was met with 'incredulous laughter', bishops told Italian media. They suggested it was a mistake by the Pope and that he did not know how offensive the word was.
Mother of millennial saint and 'God's influencer' Carlo Acutis claims she fell pregnant with twins aged 44 'when her son came to her in a dream and told her she would be a mum again' after his death from leukaemia
Antonia Salzano has said the birth of her twins following the death of her son millenial saint Carlo Acutis in 2006 was in itself a miracle.
Who was Carlo Acutis? 'God's influencer', 15, is set to be made a saint by Pope Francis after 'performing miracles' from beyond the grave
Carlo Acutis was just 15 when he died of leukaemia, but had already carried out a lifetime of good deeds as a devoted Christian.
The boy from London who will become the first millennial saint after performing miracles from beyond the grave: 'God's influencer' Carlo Acutis who died from leukaemia in 2006 is canonised by Pope for saving brain bleed victim and critically ill child
A London-born boy who was born in 1991 and died at the age of 15 from leukaemia is set to be the Catholic Church's first ever millennial saint.
How Catholic boy, 15, dubbed 'God's influencer' converted his mother after taking her to Mass when he was three - before helping the homeless and then 'performing miracles' from beyond the grave
Carlo Acutis was just 15 when he died of leukaemia, but had already carried out a lifetime of good deeds as a devoted Christian.
Who was Carlo Acutis and what 'miracles' did he perform? How 'God's influencer, 15, who died of leukaemia is set to be made a saint
Carlo Acutis was just 15 when he died of leukaemia, but had already carried out a lifetime of good deeds as a devoted Christian.
Pope Francis approves move to recognise London-born boy known as 'God's influencer' who died of leukaemia aged 15
A London-born boy who was born in 1991 and died at the age of 15 from leukaemia is set to be the Catholic Church's first ever millennial saint.
Pope Francis slams 'anti-Semitism as a bad ideology' during rare interview as he calls for an end to wars, including in Ukraine, arguing that 'indifference is a very ugly disease'
The pontiff, 87, described anti-Semitism as 'bad ideology' while also calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and slammed the worldwide indifference to suffering.
Vatican announces new rules to authenticate miracles such as weeping statues, visions of the Virgin Mary and unexplained stigmata as social media sees apocalyptic prophecies spread faster than ever
Faithful claim to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, of statues that purportedly wept blood tears and stigmata that erupted on hands mimicking the wounds of Christ
Pope on a boat!: Francis visits Venice and is seen enjoying a canal tour after asking worshippers to 'pray for him' following health battle which saw 87-year-old pull out of Good Friday procession
The head of the Catholic Church appeared in good spirits in the Italian city on Sunday as he was welcomed to the city by roaring crowds of people.
Pope visits prison for women in Venice on first trip in months
Pope Francis on Sunday visited a prison for women in Venice ahead of a mass in the watery city representing the 87-year-old pontiff's first trip outside Rome for seven months.
Pope Urges Middle East to Reject Vengeance
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Pope Francis urged stakeholders in the Middle East on Sunday to reject war and vengeance and opt for the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
Vatican slams sex changes and gender ideology for hurting a person's 'unique dignity,' in rare Pope Francis boost to conservatives
The Vatican's doctrinal office in a landmark document ruled against sex changes procedures, radical gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortions, and euthanasia.
Vatican declares sex-change surgery and surrogate births grave violations of human dignity, putting them on a par with abortion and euthanasia
In its most eagerly anticipated section, the Vatican repeated its rejection of 'gender theory,' or the idea that one's gender can be changed.
'Pray for me... and until next time': Ailing Pope Francis, 87, makes Easter Monday speech from Vatican window as he renews plea for peace
The ailing 87-year-old leader of the Catholic Church said: 'May the peace of Christ also come to those places where he is most in need, to people torn by war, by hunger, by all forms of oppression.'
Ailing Pope Francis calls for end to fighting in Gaza as he gives Easter Mass at St Peter's Square - after 87-year-old pontiff sparked fresh health fears by cancelling appearance at Good Friday procession
The 87-year-old Pontiff presided over the mass this morning as tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in the square to mark the resurrection of Jesus.
Pope calls for humanitarian aid to 'be ensured' to Gaza in Easter address
Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar by deploring the suffering caused by wars.
Ailing Pope Francis gives Easter Mass at St Peter's Square - after 87-year-old pontiff's last-minute cancellation at Good Friday procession sparked renewed fears for his health
The 87-year-old Pontiff presided over the mass this morning as tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in the square to mark the resurrection of Jesus.