The Pope's reported use of derogatory language about gay people has been branded 'disappointing' by a London-based LGBT+ Catholic group.
The Pope's reported use of derogatory language about gay people has been branded"disappointing" by a London-based LGBT+ Catholic group.
The Vatican has not commented on the remark - believed to translate to an offensive slur - reported to have been made in a meeting behind closed doors earlier this month. He said:"I just wonder what the rationale was for whoever released this to the media - was it used to weaponise against the Pope's more consistent LGBT+ welcoming approach?Asked about the comment, a spokesman from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales said:"Echoing the consistent message of the Synod and this papacy, the Catholic Church is a place of welcome for all.
In December last year he formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, as long as such blessings do not give the impression of a marriage ceremony, reversing a 2021 policy by the Vatican's doctrine office, which barred such blessings on the grounds that God"does not and cannot bless sin".
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