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Pope Francis at the center of criticism after using an offensive term for homosexuals

Pope Francis at the center of criticism after using an offensive term for

Pope Francis has come under fire for a statement he made against homosexuals in priestly schools.

Speaking in a closed-door meeting with bishops in Rome on whether or not homosexuals should be admitted to seminaries where future priests are trained, Pope Francis responded by saying "there is already enough of a homosexual presence", using the term "frociaggine". (pederast), which is considered an offensive term. This has caused many citizens in Italy to go against the Pope.

Last November it was decided that homosexuals could be admitted to seminaries for priests as long as they did not have a sex life, but this decision was blocked by Pope Francis.