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Pope Francis Apologizes for Insulting Comments Against Gay Men

Pope Francis Apologizes for Insulting Comments Against Gay Men Pope Francis apologizes after reports he used language that was highly offensive to gay men(AFP) POPE Francis apologised after reports he used highly offensive language towards gay men.  A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not mean to offend anyone and apologized to those "hurt by his use of the word".  At the Italian Conference of Bishops, the Pope reportedly said gay men should not be allowed to train for the priesthood, adding that there was already an atmosphere of frociaggine, which translates as a highly offensive insult.  This meeting was private, but has been widely reported.  “Pope Francis is aware of articles that have recently emerged regarding conversations he had with bishops... behind closed doors,” quoted a statement from the director of the Holy See - the governing body of the Catholic Church - Matteo Bruni.  The Pope's reported comments were first made to Italian tabloid