Yuliya Talmazan is a reporter for NBC News Digital, based in London.
Pope Francis used an offensive slur for gay men in a closed-door discussion with Italian bishops last week, two sources who were in the room told NBC News. The pontiff's use of the derogatory term was first reported Monday by Italian media, which said that the comment came at an assembly of bishops held behind closed doors on May 20.
Vatican veteran reporter and author Gerry O’Connell also suggested that the pope’s remark was “a gaffe on the part of the pope, rather than a slur,” as a non-native Italian speaker. The alleged comment came as a surprise to many as Pope Francis, 87, is known for having more liberal views than many of his predecessors when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as on other issues such as the role of women in the Catholic Church and the environment.
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