Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide. That's according to excerpts from a new book, “Hope never disappoints. Pilgrims towards a better world” by Hernán Reyes Alcaide and based on interviews with the pope. The book will be published on Tuesday ahead of the pope's 2025 jubilee.
Pope Francis delivers his speech during a mass on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. A priest carries Pope Francis skull-cap as he presides over a mass on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Pope Francis presides over a mass on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
“We should investigate carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies,” he added.Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops Francis spoke at the time about the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians after his meetings, which were arranged before the Israeli-Hamas hostage deal and a temporary halt in fighting was announced.the militant Hamas group attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023
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