Topic: Italian Bishops

Pope Francis issued a formal apology after reportedly using a derogatory Italian slur regarding gay men during a private meeting with bishops. While mainstream media translated the term as "gayness," linguistic analysis suggests the word "frocciaggine" carries a much harsher connotation. The Vatican claimed the Pope, whose native language is Spanish, did not intend to offend and was reaffirming the ban on gay men in seminaries.