Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will it change anything?

In a new book, Pope Francis called for an investigation into whether Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza constitutes a genocide, sparking intense debate about the war — and also raising questions about the tangible impact that papal statements have on Catholics and global politics.

Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will it change anything?
A man in a white robe speaks at a podium.

In a new book, Pope Francis called for an investigation into whether Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza constitutes a genocide, sparking intense debate about the war — and also raising questions about the tangible impact that papal statements have on Catholics and global politics.