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Pope Francis

What should Pope Francis have said?

Beyond offensive words, how could Pope Francis make his case against a clerical subculture?

Ed. Condon
Jun 12, 2024
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Pope Francis is back in the headlines Wednesday, after reportedly using an offensive Italian term for homosexuality for the second time in recent weeks.

Pope Francis attends a consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 30, 2023. © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.

 According to multiple reports, the pope used the word frociaggine, of…

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