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We talked to Ruben Safrastyan, the Director of Armenian National Academy of Sciences Institute of Oriental Studies, about Pope Francis' visit to Armenia, in the framework of the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.
ARMENIA It is time to welcome home the Pope’s doves of peace

Richard Giragosian, Director of Regional Studies Center based in Yerevan, assessed Pope's messages that he conveyed during his visit to Armenia and the recent developments in the region. This article is also the first of Giragosian's analysis and articles that he will be writing for Agos.
ARMENIA Turkish Foreign Ministry's statement on Pope Francis' visit

Turkish Foreign Ministry released a condemnation statement concerning Pope Francis' visit to Armenia and statements that he made during that visit. The ministry claimed that the Pope committed religious discrimination and argued that this visit “doesn't contribute to the peace and stability in Southern Caucasus.”
ARMENIA The Pope in Armenia

Leader of Roman Catholic Church and President of Vatican City State Pope Francis arrived at Armenia as part of his official visit that will last for 3 days.