  Catholicos of All Armenians calls for condemnation and recognition of Armenian GenocideMay 8, 2008 - 14:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During a visit to Vatican, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II called for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. "Denial of these crimes is tantamount to perpetration. Many countries have recognized the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire," His Holiness said at the Pope's weekly meeting with the faithful. Pope Benedict XVI mentioned of the "ordeals that befell Armenian Christians in the beginning of the last century," FRE/RL reports. His Holiness Garegin II and Pope Benedict XVI will hold another meeting on May 9.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
