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Russia brokers further step in peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan

January 13, 2021

Armenia and Azerbaijan reached an agreement this week to work together for the development of Nagorno-Karabakh -- an ethnically Armenian region -- which has been a major theatre in several conflicts, including the war the countries fought last year. The Armenian Ambassador to the Holy See, Garen Nazarian, spoke with the Catholic Herald late last year to provide the Armenian view of the most recent war with Azerbaijan, which broke out last September.

Armenian Christians in war-torn region brace for power changeover

December 04, 2020

After a ceasefire in November, scores Armenian churches could become part of predominantly Muslim Azerbaijan.

Pope welcomes Auschwitz survivors to general audience

October 05, 2016

The Pontiff discussed his recent visit to Azerbaijan and Georgia at his weekly address

Religious tolerance is good for society and the soul, says Pope during mosque visit

October 03, 2016

Quoting a Muslim poet, Francis said religions should help people build better societies

Pope encourages Azerbaijan’s tiny Catholic minority

October 02, 2016

Pontiff celebrates Mass for 300 people in the capital Baku

Dialogue is the key to progress, Pope tells Azerbaijanis

October 02, 2016

Francis meets President Ilham Aliyev at end of three-day trip

The Pope must tread extremely carefully during his visits to Georgia and Azerbaijan

September 30, 2016

Pope Francis's three-day trip is unlikely to be win-win

Pope Francis sets off on three-day visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan

September 30, 2016

The visit shows improved ties between the Holy See and the two former Soviet republics

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