Adams defends Pope after use of gay slur but catches flack f

The mayor's backing came after reports emerged that Pope Francis used an offensive Italian slang word in a closed door meeting last week with more than 200 other high-ranking church prelates. On Tuesday, the Vatican issued an apology.

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