Pope Benedict XVI pronounces blessing in ArabicOctober 10, 2012 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, Oct 10, pronounced a blessing in Arabic at his weekly audience in front of 20,000 pilgrims on St Peter's Square - the first time the language has been used at such an event, AFP reports. "The Pope prays for all Arabic speakers. May God bless you all!" the Pope said in Arabic at the audience, after a bishop read out an Arabic translation of the Pope's comments praising the results of the Second Vatican Council. The landmark Council, which began 50 years ago this week, is a "compass" for the Catholic Church "in the middle of the storms", the Pope said. As a young reformer, the then Joseph Ratzinger took part in the Council, better known as Vatican II, which revolutionized Catholic rituals. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |