Pope Francis apologizes after he was quoted using a vulgar term to ...
28 May 2024
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Pope Francis apologizes after he was quoted using a vulgar term to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests
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ByThe Associated Press
May 28, 2024, 9:07 AM
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis apologizes after he was quoted using a vulgar term to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.
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