Turkey's Erdogan tells Pope: Silence of international community over Gaza 'embarrassing'

In the call, Erdogan said that all countries must raise their voice against the humanitarian crisis in the region, according to a statement by the Turkish presidency.

The call took place in the morning, following a request made by Erdogan, a Vatican spokesman said in a note.

"The Pope expressed his pain for what is happening and reiterated the position of the Holy See, hoping that the two-state solution can be reached as well as recognising a special status for the city of Jerusalem " the spokesman added.