Pope Francis’ appeals and prayers for peace are echoed by Bishops worldwide
Pope Francis has appealed and called for prayers for peace in the South Caucasus. The Papal appeals have been echoed by Conferences of Catholic Bishops worldwide, including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Holy See is committed to the cause of peace. Following are excerpts of Pope Francis’ […]
Pope Francis unceasingly appeals and prays for peace in the Caucasus
“I appreciate that there has been a ceasefire agreement between Armenia Azerbaijan for humanitarian reasons, in view of reaching a substantial peace accord. Although the truce appears too fragile, I encourage that it be taken up again and I express my participation in sorrow for the loss of human lives, […]
ENCYCLICAL LETTER “FRATELLI TUTTI”
4 October 2020, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, was the day chosen to present the new Papal Encyclical “Fratelli tutti”.
Appeal and prayer for peace in the Caucasus
POPE FRANCIS ANGELUS Saint Peter’s Square Sunday, 27 September 2020 “Dear brothers and sisters! There has been worrying news of conflicts in the area of the Caucasus. I pray for peace in the Caucasus and I ask the parties in conflict to perform concrete acts of good will and brotherhood, […]
Pope Francis welcomes His Holiness Karekin II to the Vatican
His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians of the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin met with Pope Francis Sunday 27 September. The visit was cut short given the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh that reoccurred on the early morning of Sunday 27 September. The Patriarch returns to […]
Pope Francis prays for Peace in the Caucasus during the Sunday Angelus prayer 19.VII.2020
Dear brothers and sisters, In this time in which the pandemic shows no signs of coming to an end, I want to assure my nearness to all those suffering from the illness and its economic and social repercussions. My thought goes out especially to the populations whose sufferings are heightened […]
The Holy See is in solidarity with the people of Armenia and Georgia during the world health crisis (covid-19)
The Holy See is in solidarity with the people of Armenia and Georgia during the world health crisis (covid-19)
Pope Francis and H.E. Mr. Nikol Pashinyan
Pope Francis and H.E. Mr. Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, held a lengthy conversation on Friday, 8 May, 2020, on bilateral relations and a wide range of questions concerning regional and international issues particularly as they pertain to peace.
Third Sunday of Easter: On wards to our spiritual Jerusalem
Homily of H.E. José A. Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio to Georgia and Armenia on the Third Sunday of Easter Year A ( Acts 2:14.22-28, Ps 16, 1 Pet 1:17-21, Lk 24:13-35). Live streamed from the Apostolic Nunciature in Tbilisi, 25.IV.2020. Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year, we celebrate the Easter […]
Peace is a Great and Precious Value
Peace is a Great and Precious Value Dear friends Gamarjoba! Over the last few days I accompanied His Eminence Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See, on his official visit to Georgia (28-30 December). The visit brought together my work in Georgia and built upon an ongoing […]