Pope Francis to hold mass for Armenian Genocide centennialAugust 18, 2014 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Francis will hold a mass for the Armenian Genocide centennial in the Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican, on April 12, 2015, as announced by the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires Mario Poli during a mass in the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Narek on Sunday, Aug 17, according to Prensa Armenia. "The Pope replied to the invitation from the Armenian Catholic Church a year ago through the Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX to hold a mass for the recognition of the Genocide," the pastor of Narek, Pablo Hakimian said. During the meeting with the patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church, Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmourini in June last year, the Pope also received an heir of the Armenian Genocide survivor, telling her: "It was the first genocide of the twentieth century." The gesture draw criticism from Turkey, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement considering that "the expressions of Pope Francis are absolutely unacceptable." 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |