Dispute erupts over whether pope called Gaza situation a 'genocide'

A dispute has arisen over whether Pope Francis used the word "genocide" to describe events in Gaza. Palestinians who met with the Pope insist that he did use the word, while the Vatican denies this claim. The Palestinians stated that the Pope was well-informed about the situation in Gaza and condemned Hamas' actions as terrorism. The Pope also called for prayers so that both sides would not continue with actions that would result in further casualties.

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