What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male friendship beginning to bother Catholic Church (8)" mean?

The definition is "Male friendship". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (first_letter="beginning") + ROMAN (synonym="Catholic") + CE (abbreviation="Church") = BROMANCE; definition: "Male friendship" The answer is BROMANCE.

Male friendship beginning to bother Catholic Church (8)

Times Cryptic #28883 | 9 Across | 2024-04-05 flower

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