Pope Francis' homophobic slurs are no big deal, says openly gay British priest

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Pope Francis' homophobic connection East be rejected as No big agreement, especially considering most seminars are Above all do up of gay guys ... SO complaints A priest anyway.

Father James Alison -- A practicing Catholic And theologian In Madrid, And who is openly gay -- sharing her Point of view on " TMZ Live" Tuesday ... explaining When THE Pope speak has Italian bishops behind farm doors, he is most likely addressing A band mostly compound of gay Men -- with FJA theorize he is likely fully aware of their sexuality 'cause he lives with them.

SO, Father James said he likely used THE term In A positive/light context, among people he knows, instead that In A negative path typically partner with THE term.

Father James speak Since experience ... noting while he doesn't used THE exact connection THE Pope did, he is used similar terminology In talks himself, which could traditionally be judge offensive -- but stands by her thoughts that It is Really No fat And Nothing value perspiration.

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But back has THE situation has hand -- Father James explain he as This ... he said among the bishops, There is generally A band of gay Men WHO hypocritically believe THE The church to forbid on gays doesn't apply has them personally -- but they don't do it to have any of them issue imposing he on others.