On Saturday 15 June, Rome held its 30th annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations, and one theme stood out in particular – Pope Francis’ controversial “frociaggine” comment.

Earlier in June, Pope Francis reportedly used an anti-LGBTQ+ slur during discussions about whether out gay men who remain celibate should be admitted to Catholic seminaries, where priests are trained.

During the meeting, the Pontiff voiced his objection to the idea and was reported to say there was already too much “frociaggine” in seminaries, according to Italian tabloid Dagospia. 

The term “frociaggine”, which Pope Francis reportedly used to …