Pope marks Armenian ‘genocide’; stirs controversy [VIDEO] By Catholic News Service - Apr 15, 2015 Pope Francis generated controversy while commemorating the centenary of the Armenian massacre by referring to it as “genocide.” Share this:Tweet RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR FEATURED Local students recognized in CCHD art contest FEATURED In Nigeria, nuns work to decrease deaths of mothers, children FEATURED Nicaraguan priest denounces police harassment of his parish FEATURED Battle against human trafficking must target social media, pope says FEATURED World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says