A message was posted minutes after his plane took off…
During the three-day visit the pontiff held numerous meetings...
In the morning, Pope Francis attended Divine Liturgy in Etchmiadzin...
Pope Francis visited Khor Virap Monastery...
Khor Virap monastery is an Armenian sacred sanctuary and a place of pilgrimage...
Thousands of faithful have accompanied the Holy Father Francis and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II...
Part of the road leading to the monastery has been blocked...
"From Holy Etchmiadzin we call on all our faithful to join us in prayer..."
"During these three days and on different occasions, they urged the entire humanity to live in peace, love and cooperation..."
Pope Francis spoke about his “greatly-desired” and “unforgettable” visit...
Karekin II thanked Pope Francis on the occasion of his brotherly visit...
Armenian children will study the pages of the millennia-old history of their people, centuries later, too…
The altar is prepared, and virtually all the guests have arrived…