Joshua McElwee is a reporter for Reuters.
Posts By This Author
Israeli Official Criticizes Pope’s Call to Study 'Genocide' in Gaza
12-20-2024
Pope Francis meets with the Italian pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago cared for by the Don Guanella organization at St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Dec. 19, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
An Israeli government minister criticized Pope Francis on Friday for suggesting the international community should study whether Israel’s military offensive in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people.