Armenian Catholicos meets Pope Francis in VaticanOctober 25, 2018 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, who is on a patriarchal visit in Italy, met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Wednesday, October 24. Photos from the meeting in the Holy See were published on the Catholicos’ Facebook page. During the visit, the Catholicos was accompanied by the Primate of Shirak Diocese, His Eminence Bishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the Very Rev. Fr. Anania Tsaturyan, and composer Tigran Mansuryan. Related links: 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |