Pope Francis was forced to apologise in May last year for using an offensive slur during a discussion with bishops about admitting gay men into seminaries.

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    5 hours ago

    There are a lot of exceptions and exclusions and traditions regarding celibacy in religion. And like most things in religion, there’s not always a firm definition that cannot be interpreted differently.

    Also, sometimes the religious authority gets off the phone with god and makes some new rules.

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      I thought only the president of the church of Latter Day Saints had that direct hotline number.