Hot Gay Summer 2024™ just got a hot new tagline courtesy of… Pope Francis?!
have been repurposed from homophobic or transphobic origins. But the latest edition to the list comes with a holy blessing. Over the weekend, it was reported that Pope Francis used an antigay slur during a conversation with bishops over admitting gay men into Catholic seminaries.
When a bishop asked the Francis his opinion, the 87-year-old stated his opposition to the practice. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.He allegedly said gay people can lead double lives, disqualifying them from priesthood.
Then he used a vulgar word to describe how some seminaries have already accepted too many gay men.Multiple European newspapers report that Francis contended there was an excessive amount of “frociaggine” in the Church. “Frociaggine” roughly translates to “f*ggotness.” Say it ain’t so, Francis!
More than a decade ago, the more tolerant Pope spoke out in favor of integrating gay men into society. “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” he told reporters during a trip to Brazil.
