ETCHMIADZIN. – Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will leave for the Vatican on Wednesday where he will meet with Pope Francis.

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin said in a statement that the meeting will take place on May 8.

In his trip, Catholicos will be accompanied by representatives of Argentinean, U.S. and Italian diocese, as well as representatives from the Mother See.

On May 9 His Holiness Karekin II will leave for the United States where he will meet with philanthropists supporting the Mother See.