‘Armenians, Whether Catholic or Orthodox, Love the Pope’
Prelate Says the Pope Showed Strong Moral Leadership When He Called the Genocide By Its Name Zenit.org•June 8, 2016•Oliver Maksan• Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Armenia is boosting spirits and creating high expectations: “The Holy Father is coming to strengthen us Armenians in our faith. We Armenians, no matter whether Catholic or Orthodox, love him. After all, he recognized the genocide of our people. We will always remember him for that.” Those were the words of Armenian Catholic Archbishop Raphael Minassian, who spoke with international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need about the papal visit to the Caucasus republic June 24-26. The prelate said: “The Pope showed strong moral leadership when he called the genocide committed against our…Continue Reading