Pope Francis, 87, has come under scrutiny for allegedly making controversial remarks to a group of young priests from the Diocese of Rome. During a meeting, the pontiff reportedly advised the priests to avoid gossiping, which he characterized as a 'women's thing.' He allegedly added that men 'wear the trousers' and should 'say things' directly. The pontiff also advised against 'badmouthing' in parishes and congregations. The comments have sparked discussions about gender stereotypes and the role of language in perpetuating them.
“Gossip is a women’s thing,” Pope Francis reportedly told the group of priests. “We wear the trousers, we have to say things.” https://t.co/Fo2Oeq7956
“The pontiff, 87, is reported to have advised the priests against “badmouthing” in parishes and congregations, before allegedly saying: “Gossip is a women’s thing.” He is alleged to have added: “We wear the trousers, we have to say things.” https://t.co/g4BW1saF9k
Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests ‘gossip is a women’s thing’ https://t.co/rNw3PyXHLh
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Pope Francis tells young priests of the Diocese of Rome to avoid gossiping like women: “Chatter is a women's thing. We have pants, we have to say things." Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/9yCnvhARBq