One every day newspaper, Corriere della Sera, quoted unnamed bishops who have been within the room as suggesting that the pope, as an Argentine, may not have realised that the Italian time period he used was offensive.
Bruni mentioned Francis was “conscious” of the varied articles.
The Vatican spokesman reiterated that the pope remained dedicated to a welcoming Church for all, the place “no person is ineffective, no person is superfluous, (the place) there may be room for everybody”.
His reported feedback induced shock and consternation, even amongst his supporters.
Vito Mancuso, an Italian theologian and former priest, informed the every day La Stampa that Francis’ language was “despicable and shocking as a result of it blatantly jars” together with his earlier messages on LGBT points.
