The Vatican has released colorful stamp series celebrating Pope’s trips in 2016...
Pope Francis' visit to Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan spoke with the Arabic Al Mayadeen TV…
The Archbishop believes that there has already been a visible result…
Pope reflected on his recent visit to Armenia at a special Jubilee audience in Rome…
The video features a photo story of his visit to the first Cristian nation…
There was also Armenian embroidery on his mitre…
The words of peace are especially important for Angela Agemyan and her three children…
In his words, the enthusiasm of the Armenian community is also thanks to the position of Pope Francis on the Armenian Genocide...
Armenian president: Pope’s position will pave way for Armenian Genocide recognition by other nations
“Germany is a very important and significant actor on the international stage…
The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused the pontiff of "bias" and "religion-based discrimination" against Turkey…
I will say that at the moment it comes to my heart, but always positively trying to find solutions that are viable…
I’ve always spoken of three genocides in the last century…
He is the man that protects my shoulders and back with his prayer…
The Pontiff gave an in-flight press conference after his trip to Armenia...
“Too bad more leaders remain fearful of following his example…
The visit of Pope Francis to Armenia as an important gesture in the historic commemoration of the genocide...
Pope's visit to Armenia continues to draw attention of international media...
A message was posted minutes after his plane took off…
During the three-day visit the pontiff held numerous meetings...
In the morning, Pope Francis attended Divine Liturgy in Etchmiadzin...
Pope Francis visited Khor Virap Monastery...
Khor Virap monastery is an Armenian sacred sanctuary and a place of pilgrimage...
Thousands of faithful have accompanied the Holy Father Francis and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II...
Part of the road leading to the monastery has been blocked...
"From Holy Etchmiadzin we call on all our faithful to join us in prayer..."
"During these three days and on different occasions, they urged the entire humanity to live in peace, love and cooperation..."
The declaration was agreed by the Catholic and Armenian Apostolic churches on Saturday evening...
Hamparian urges US leaders to follow in Pope Francis' footsteps…
Pope Francis spoke about his “greatly-desired” and “unforgettable” visit...
Karekin II thanked Pope Francis on the occasion of his brotherly visit...
Armenian children will study the pages of the millennia-old history of their people, centuries later, too…
The Pontiff’s visit to Armenia is further proof of his commitment to the Armenian people…
The pontiff has arrived on a three-day visit to Armenia...
The altar is prepared, and virtually all the guests have arrived…
The Pope hugged many of them, encouraging and blessing them...
The Catholicos and the Pope approached the model Ark, where they were joined by girls and boys dressed in the national costumes of the Armenian provinces...
Besides, the people in the Square had an opportunity to listen to one of the famous works by Aram Khachaturian, “The Saber Dance” and Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero”...
Pope Francis prayed for peace at Republic Square...
"Your Holiness, it is evident that your pastoral service is truly reflecting your wholehearted dedication to the God-bestowed commandment of peace in the world..."
Outside the church of Holy Martyrs children gave the Pope a crown of thorns they had woven and sang a song called June 1 .
The spiritual leaders together with the representatives of different dioceses ...
The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armeniawill preform ...
By the end of the visit, the Pontiff took a photo with the children, benefactors and former students of the Center...
He was greeted by a small group of disabled people and Syrian refugees...
"I hope that the Pope’s prayer will find its way to heaven and bring peace to our country..."
The Bishop of Rome invited the Catholicos of All Armenians to a tour on his popemobile…
Francis usually likes to be silent and say his prayer...
Pieces of bread were blessed, and the clergy handed them out to those in attendance…
The Bishop of Rome had deviated from the text that was prepared for the press conference…
The orphanage is run by the Congregation of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception...
The pontiff and Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians toured the square...
The Pontiff, in turn, gave a cross to Verjiné Svazlian, as a gift…
Pope’s visit drew warm reaction from the locals and positive media coverage…
During his visit to Yerevan, the Pontiff called the persecution of Armenians as genocide…
So that they would look nice and stand out…
Karekin II addressed the faithful at Vardanants square of Gyumri...
The liturgy is conducted by Pope Francis...
Plus one of the engraved series devoted to the Armenian church on Akhtamar Island on Turkey’s Lake Van…
Pope Francis visited to the monument on Saturday morning…
In the evening, the Pontiff will be back in Yerevan, where he will have an ecumenical encounter and offer a prayer for peace…
The Pontiff is known for his position on this tragedy…
They have arrived in the city from numerous countries…
The Holy Father believes that a vehicle is a symbol of power, strength, and authority for many…
Pope was accompanied by Catholicos of All Aremenians Karekin II...
Children who were the first to welcome his at Zvartnots airport ...
“We didn’t use this word in the Pope’s speech to ensure his freedom so that he did what he considered correct at that moment..."
At the outset of the meeting, Karekin II welcomed the Pope to the Armenian land and Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin...
Classical music will be performed during the prayer...
Pope Francis - through words and actions - continues to openly challenge Turkey's denial…
Pope Francis has arrived on a three-day visit to Armenia…
Pope Francis was greeted with apricots and Armenian lavash bread Friday...
Brother Eloi, who has arrived in Armenia from France specially for meeting the Pope, stressed that the Armenian Genocide did take place...
In his words, the reality is quite apparent: the Pope said “genocide” and characterized what genocide is...
“But Francis, never one to shy from speaking his mind, added the word at the last minute..."
"Sadly, that tragedy, that genocide, was the first of the deplorable series of catastrophes of the past century..."
Serzh Sargsyan handed him souvenirs made by the Armenian talented craftsmen...
Pope Francis addressed civil authorities, including President Serzh Sargsyan and the diplomatic corps...
“Our turquoise sky, our clear waters, the flood of light, the summer sun and the proud winter borealis..."
Armenian president receives Pope...
The stamp consists of four parts and has a form of a cross...
The meeting will be held in Gilded Chamber at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan...
The Pontiff delivered remarks at the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin…
The motto of the medal is “The Visit to the First Christian Nation"...
Catholicos of All Armenians welcomes Pope in Etchmiadzin...
The faithful gathered in the church and in the square near the cathedral...
The Bishop of Rome will pray at Apostolic Cathedral at Etchmiadzin...
The official ceremony starts at Zvartnots airport...
Pope Francis sent a telegram to President of Italy...
The official motto of this visit is “The Visit to the First Christian Nation”...
he Pontiff’s visit to Armenia is further proof of his commitment to the Armenian people...
To maintain public order and ensure traffic safety during the respective events to be held…
The Pontiff will be visiting the first country to officially adopt Christianity as a state religion…
He went “upstream” and recognized Armenian Genocide…
The administration of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, located on the territory of the complex, has prepared a symbolic gift for His Holiness...
Virap monastery was founded in the seventh century...
"This is a serious event for the entire Christian world..."
Pope will travel to Armenia from June 24 to 26…
“The pope is acting as a moral compass on Armenia's…
The trip also comes just after a major outbreak of violence in the Caucasus region…
Armenian Americans are hopeful that his courage will inspire our US President and Congress to end their complicity in Turkey’s genocide denial…
The Bishop of Rome will be staying at the Residence of the Mother See…
He was supposed to take part in the liturgy in the framework of the visit of Pope Francis in Armenia…
"Let the great saints of your nation, and specifically Doctor of the Church Gregory the Narek, bless our meetings..."
More than 600 media outlets, half of them international, already have been accredited to cover his visit to the first Christian country…
But we are more interested in the documents related to the Armenian Genocide…
The delegation will be led by Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of the Armenian Diocese of Beroea…
The Bishop of Rome will be in Armenia from Friday to Sunday…
The daughter of Armenian Genocide survivors will travel to Armenia for papal visit…
This rendition is by Armenian composer, jazz pianist, and organist Gary Keosayan…
During Saturday’s Holy Mass, which the Bishop of Rome will offer in Gyumri…