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ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis never intended to offend: 'Room for everyone in the Church'

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, tells reporters that ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis is "aware" of the articles about a closed-door conversation with Italian Bishops, and affirms that the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ "never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended".

By Vatican News

"The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended by the use of a term, as reported by others."

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, made that statement on Tuesday in response to questions from journalists about the use of a term regarding the admission of homosexual people to the seminary.

"ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis is aware of the recent articles regarding a closed-door conversation with the bishops of the CEI [Italian Bishops' Conference]. As he has stated on many occasions, 'There is room for everyone in the Church, for everyone! No one is useless; no one is superfluous; there is room for everyone. Just as we are, everyone.' The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended by the use of a term, as reported by others."

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28 May 2024, 15:07