Pope Francis, widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, did not intend to use homophobic language and apologises to anyone offended by it, the Vatican said.
The 87-year-old Pope Francis used the term 'frociaggine', a vulgar Italian term roughly translated as "faggotness" while reiterating that gay people should not be allowed to become priests. Francis has been a leading voice in the Roman Catholic Church for a welcoming approach to the LGBT community.
According to Cardinal Alencherry , he had intimated to the Pope on July 19, 2019, about his desire to be relieved, citing health issues. The Pope had then referred the matter to the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church, which had turned down Cardinal's request.
Vatican City: Francis gave his approval to modifications to the rules governing the Synod of Bishops, a Vatican organisation that regularly convenes bishops from around the world.
Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) president Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, who met the Prime Minister to convey to him the Christmas greetings on behalf of the Catholic church, said he repeated the request of former CBCI president to invite Pope Francis to India.
We're strengthening legal action. Narcotics don't have colour of religion, its colour is anti-social. Not clear what he meant, not understanding that in what circumstances he said it. Those in responsible positions should be cautious not to make religious division in society, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said.
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