By Asbarez | Thursday, 18 September 2014
President Sargsyan also met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and His Excellency Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for State Relations, according to a statement released by the Vatican. Among the topics discussed were the strengthening of bilateral relations, the role of Christianity in the history and current affairs of Armenia, and the situation of Christian and other minorities in the Middle East, including the refugee crisis. During the meeting, the peaceful resolution to the Karabagh conflict was also discussed, and President Sargsyan thanked Cardinal Parolin for the Vatican’s balanced position on the issue.
President Sargsyan arrived at the Vatican on Sept. 18. He visited the Vittoriano Museum for the official opening of a photo exhibit on Christianity, during which he also addressed the audience.
In August, it was reported that Pope Francis will hold Mass for the Armenian Genocide Centennial in the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican, on April 12, 2015. The Announcement was made by the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires Mario Poli during a mass in the Armenian Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Narek.
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