The visit of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, scheduled for March 2-6, has been postponed owing to domestic situation in Armenia, the RA MFA press office reported.

The Cardinal was expected to meet with RA President Robert Kocharian, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II, Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian.

He also planned to attend the Depository of Ancient Manuscripts of Matenadaran, Mother Teresa's sisters' center and Grigor Lusavorich Cathedral.

In Shirak, Cardinal Bertone intended to meet with the Catholic community of Armenia.