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- Statistics of the Catholic Church in Armenia
- Pope's video message on the eve of his visit to Armenia
- Armenia: Pope Francis in continuity with Benedict XV
- Interview With Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs on Pope's Visit
- Vatican Spokesman Gives Overview of Pope’s Trip This Weekend
- Nun Who Will Host the Pope in Armenia Tells of Preparation, Ministry
- Missal for the Apostolic Journey
Friday, 24 June 2016
09:00 Departure from Rome Fiumicino International Airport for Yerevan.
15:00 Arrival at “Zvartnots” International Airport in Yerevan Welcome ceremony at the Airport.
15:35 Visit and prayer at the Apostolic Cathedral in Etchmiadzin.
18:00 Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic at the Presidential Palace.
18:30 Meeting with the Civil Authorities and Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential Palace.
19:30 Private meeting with the Catholicos at the Apostolic Palace in Etchmiadzin.
Saturday, 25 June 2016
08:45 Visit to the Tzitzernakaberd Memorial Complex
10:00 Transfer by plane to Gyumri
11:00 Holy Mass in Vartanants Square in Gyumri
16:45 Visit to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral of the Seven Wounds in Gyumri
17:15 Visit to the Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs in Gyumri
18:00 Transfer by plane to Yerevan
19:00 Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace in Republic Square in Yerevan
Sunday, 26 June 2016
09:15 Meeting with the Armenian Catholic Bishops at the Apostolic Palace in Etchmiadzin
10:00 Participation in the Divine Liturgy in the Armenian-Apostolic Cathedral in Etchmiadzin.
Ecumenical Lunch hosted by H.H. the Catholicos, with the Archbishops and the Bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Armenian Catholic Bishops and the Cardinals and Bishops of the Papal Entourage at the Apostolic Palace
15:50 Meeting with delegates and benefactors of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the Apostolic Palace
17:00 Prayer at the Monastery of Khor Virap
18:15 Farewell ceremony at the Airport in Yerevan
18:30 Departure by plane for Rome
20:40 Arrival at Ciampino Airport in Rome.
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