Frociaggine meaning

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Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Homophobic Slur 'Frociaggine': What It Really Means

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Find out the Vatican's apology and the true meaning behind the controversial term

Pope Francis recently found himself in hot water after using the word 'frociaggine,' a homophobic slur, to describe gay men. The Vatican issued a statement apologizing for any offense caused, stating that the Pope did not intend to express himself in homophobic terms. This incident has sparked debates on LGBTQ+ rights and raised questions about the Pope's choice of language. In the modern papacy, there exists a PR safety net that surrounds each pontiff, shaping public perception and response to such controversies.

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What Does 'Frociaggine' Mean? Pope Francis Apologizes for ... (Newsweek)

"The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended," the Vatican said in a statement.

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Pope uses homophobic slur: What does frociaggine mean? (Times of India)

Europe News: Pope Francis faces criticism for using a homophobic slur 'frociaggine' to describe gay men, highlighting the ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ rights ...

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Is Pope's PR safety net misrepresenting his use of slang? (Crux: Covering all things Catholic)

ROME – One curious feature of the modern papacy is the informal, but very real, PR safety net which grows up almost spontaneously around every pontiff.

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On "Faggotry" with Pope Francis (OnePeterFive)

He is then believed to have continued by saying in Italian that there was, in the Church, already too much of an air of frociaggine,which translates as a highly ...

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Vatican issues apology after Pope used vulgar term for gay priests (Hindustan Times)

The Pope never meant to offend or to use homophobic language, and apologises to everyone who felt offended [or] hurt by the use of a word,” Matteo Bruni ...

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Pope Francis admits using homophobic Italian slur "frociaggine" (Boing Boing)

The Italian word frociaggine translates to "faggotry." In private discussions of homosexuality in the church, it's good enough for Pope Francis.

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Vatican apologizes after Pope Francis is accused of using ... (The Washington Post)

The pope's choice of words in a closed-door meeting with bishops appeared to run counter to his efforts to thaw the relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Pope Francis apologises over reported homophobic slur (BBC News)

Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not ...

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What does 'frociaggine' mean? The Pope's reported gay slur ... (PinkNews)

What does 'frociaggine' mean? The Pope allegedly made the derogatory comment in Rome during closed-door discussions.

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