The Pope Called it Genocide. I Know What I Heard.

I will always cherish the visit to the Vatican and meeting the pope. What I was disappointed with, though, was the attitude of some at the Vatican, who tried to bully us to keep us from speaking about what we heard from His Holiness. In preparing for this meeting, I felt obligated to make sure the Palestinian experience was shared truthfully and without any restrictions. We know the pope is one of the most influential figures in this world and many people listen to him. I wanted to be sure he heard the pain of our people and our cry for justice.