Pope says ‘aware of the gravity of his decision’ February 13, 2013 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Benedict XVI, in his first public comments since he announced that he would become the first pontiff in centuries to resign, on Wednesday, Feb 13, said he was certain that the Roman Catholic Church would be sustained by God and the faithful despite its difficulties, according to Reuters. Speaking at his general audience, one of the last public appearances before his Feb 28 resignation, the pontiff said he was aware of the gravity of his decision but also of his diminishing physical and spiritual strength. He said he was certain the Church will sustain him with prayer and that Christ would continue to guide it.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
