Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis uses homophobic slur

According to the Italian media, Pope Francis used an offensive slur for gay men during a closed door meeting with a group of bishops. The Vatican apologized for the comments while some bishops defended the Pope. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: http