The Pope hugged many of them, encouraging and blessing them...
The Catholicos and the Pope approached the model Ark, where they were joined by girls and boys dressed in the national costumes of the Armenian provinces...
“The actions of the police are apparently illegal and violate the fundamental human rights and freedoms,” the statement reads...
Besides, the people in the Square had an opportunity to listen to one of the famous works by Aram Khachaturian, “The Saber Dance” and Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero”...
Pope Francis prayed for peace at Republic Square...
"Your Holiness, it is evident that your pastoral service is truly reflecting your wholehearted dedication to the God-bestowed commandment of peace in the world..."
Outside the church of Holy Martyrs children gave the Pope a crown of thorns they had woven and sang a song called June 1 .
The spiritual leaders together with the representatives of different dioceses ...
The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armeniawill preform ...
By the end of the visit, the Pontiff took a photo with the children, benefactors and former students of the Center...
He was greeted by a small group of disabled people and Syrian refugees...
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the town…
"I hope that the Pope’s prayer will find its way to heaven and bring peace to our country..."
The inundation was caused by the clogged sewers in the town…
The Bishop of Rome invited the Catholicos of All Armenians to a tour on his popemobile…
Francis usually likes to be silent and say his prayer...
Pieces of bread were blessed, and the clergy handed them out to those in attendance…
The orphanage is run by the Congregation of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception...
The pontiff and Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians toured the square...
The Pontiff, in turn, gave a cross to Verjiné Svazlian, as a gift…
Pope Francis visited to the monument on Saturday morning…
The Pontiff’s current visit to the country is an important, unprecedented, and historic event…
They have arrived in the city from numerous countries…
The Holy Father believes that a vehicle is a symbol of power, strength, and authority for many…
Children who were the first to welcome his at Zvartnots airport ...