Vatican-watching is considered lower than gossip or 'media analysis' as it relies on the Italian press known for a vague relationship with truth. The Roman Church is depicted as leaky, factionalized, and members may speak untruths against rivals.
Pope Francis's statement on 'faggotry' in Italian seminaries, whereas ordinaries suggested relaxing rules on gay priests, led to temporal responses. The term 'frocio' is highlighted as a highly offensive anti-gay slur in Italian.
The confusion in the American press arises from attempting to fit Pope Francis into Western social liberalism post-'Who am I to judge?' interview. Benedict XVI's image contrast adds to the media narrative's appeal over reality.
Criticism in the article extends to the comparison of derogatory terms used in different contexts, implying understanding or tolerance is not granted universally based on language barriers.
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