 Pope mentions Karabakh prisoners of war in Urbi et Orbi message April 5, 2021 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Francis during his Easter Sunday mass on April 4 expressed hope that Armenian prisoners of war being held in Azerbaijan will return safely to their families. He delivered his Urbi et Orbi message inside St. Peter’s Basilica, just like last year, due to coronavirus safety measures, Vatican News reports. He prayed, “May the Lord, who is our peace, help us to overcome the mindset of war.” May prisoners of conflicts be freed in eastern Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh, he added, and may the arms race be curbed. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Rus' said on April 4 that he prays for the reign of peace and harmony in Armenia. In messages sent to the authorities and religious leaders of the country, Kirill spoke about the strength to overcome the hardships and crises of our time and wished Easter joy and God's help everywhere.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
