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‘Religious cleansing’ threatens Armenian Christians’ existence, human rights leaders warn
“Azerbaijan, with Turkey’s backing, is really slowly strangling” the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, said Sam Brownback, religious freedom ambassador. Read more
Warning of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians cannot be indifferent to corruption
Pope Francis’ comments on corruption were inspired by one of Jesus’ parables that the pope said can be difficult to... Read more
Human rights activist asks UNESCO to ensure protection of Nagorno-Karabakh’s historic Christian sites
The sites include 161 churches. Read more
The Vatican strengthens ties with the world’s oldest Christian nation
A week of high-level meetings has brought the Holy See and Armenia ever closer. Read more
Christian advocates praise Biden for recognizing Armenian genocide
Christian advocates praised President Joe Biden for officially recognizing the Armenian genocide over the weekend. Read more
‘This is our mission’: Catholic archbishop brings aid to suffering Armenians
Archbishop Raphael Minassian is a man of action who has little time for the formalities of ecclesiastical life. Read more
Papal envoy travels to Armenia in aftermath of 44-day war
A papal envoy traveled to Armenia last week to speak with civil and Christian leaders in the aftermath of the... Read more
Armenia’s ambassador to Vatican stresses threat of Syrian fighters in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Armenian ambassador to the Holy See said Wednesday that the recruitment and deployment of Syrian Islamist extremists to the... Read more
Christian advocates call for U.S. to condemn aggression against Armenians
An ecumenical group of advocates for persecuted Christians is calling on the U.S. to condemn Turkey and Azerbaijan, amid a... Read more
New calls for US sanctions on Turkey for Christian persecution
Christian human rights leaders have called on the Trump administration to issue sanctions on Turkey in response to its actions... Read more
Religion central to Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
Religion is a central factor in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Christian advocates explained in a briefing on the conflict... Read more
Christian aid groups call for response after Armenian Orthodox cathedral shelled
A historical cathedral in Nagorno-Karabakh was attacked this week, and Armenia is accusing Azerbaijan of carrying out the attack. Read more
Pope Francis calls for peaceful resolution to clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Pope Francis Sunday said he is praying for the families of victims of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and hopes... Read more
St. Gregory of Narek statue, a sign of Armenian faith, installed at Vatican
At the end of Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia in June 2016, the pope was given a small statue of... Read more
The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
Pope and Armenian Church leader: Crisis in the family caused by secularism
In a joint declaration signed Sunday, Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II expressed their shared belief that, when the family... Read more
Pope to Catholicos Karekin II: 'We have embraced as brothers'
Pope Francis reiterated his desire for full communion with the Armenian Apostolic Church during its divine liturgy on Sunday, the... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit
Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more
Armenia's fidelity to Christ is at the heart of Pope Francis' upcoming visit
Coming on the heels of the centenary of the Armenian genocide, Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the Caucasus nation is... Read more
