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Armenian Orthodox leader urges world to recognize WWI-era killings as genocide

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May 7, 2008
        
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The head of Armenia's Orthodox Church took part in Pope Benedict XVI's public audience on Wednesday and urged all countries to recognize that Turks committed genocide against Armenians early last century. ... Karekin II sat at Benedict's side during the traditional... [read full story]                    

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Armenian Church head urges 'genocide' be denounced

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May 10, 2008
        

VATICAN CITY, May 7 2008 The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church Karekin II called on all nations to condemn the 1915-1917 Armenian massacres as "genocide", at a general audience with pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday. "Today, we call on all nations to universally...

                   

Top level confirmation of Church commitment for condemnation of Genocide

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May 10, 2008
        

PRESS RELEASE EUROPEAN ARMENIAN FEDERATIONfor Justice and Democracy Avenue de la Renaissance 10 B-1000 Bruxelles Tel/ Fax: +32 2 732 70 27/26 Website :Eafjd TOP LEVEL CONFIRMATION OF THE CHURCH COMMITMENT FOR THE UNIVERSAL CONDEMNATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 7 May `...

                   

Pope tells Armenian Orthodox God can work miracle of Christian unity

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May 10, 2008
        

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- God can work miracles, including the miracle of Christian unity, Pope Benedict XVI told the Armenian Orthodox patriarch and 18 bishops. "If our hearts and minds are open to the Spirit of communion, God can work...

ANKARA: Pope recalls Armenian 'martyrdom,' avoiding 'genocide' term

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May 10, 2008
        

Turkish Press May 9 2008 Pope recalls Armenian 'martyrdom,' avoiding 'genocide' term 05-09-2008, 15h54 VATICAN CITY (AFP) Pope Benedict XVI on Friday recalled the "martyrdom" of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a visit by its leader Karekin II, avoiding the word...

Pope, Armenian patriarch pray for restored unity

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May 10, 2008
        

Vatican, May. At a midday meeting on May 9 with the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) looked forward to Pentecost Sunday and said, "we will pray in a particular way for the unity of the Church." The Holy Father was joined by...

                   

Pope Speaks of Immense Task of Rebuilding Church in Armenia

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May 10, 2008
        

(09 May 08- During the ceremony held in the Clementine hall of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Benedict XVI delivered the following discourse: Your Holiness, Dear Brothers in Christ, It is with heartfelt joy that I welcome Your Holiness, and the distinguished delegation...

                   

ANKARA: Armenian leader condemns 'genocide' before pope

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May 10, 2008
        

Turkish Daily News, Turkey May 9 2008 Armenian leader condemns 'genocide' before pope Friday, May 9, 2008 VATICAN CITY - "We Armenians are a people who have survived genocide, and we know well the value of love, brotherhood, friendship and a secure life," Karekin II said...

Catholicos Calls on The World's Countries TO Recognize The Genocide

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May 10, 2008
        

CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS CALLS ON THE WORLD'S COUNTRIES TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE Hayots Ashkhar Daily Published on May 08, 2008 Armenia In his yesterday's speech delivered in Vatican, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II appealed to all the countries of the world to...

                   

Pope Asking Holy Spirit for Unity

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May 10, 2008
        

"Striving for Christian unity is an act of obedient trust in the work of the Holy Spirit, who leads the ... ... "Striving for Christian unity is an act of obedient trust in the work of the Holy Spirit, who leads the Church to the full realization of the Father's plan, in...

                   

Patriarch: Modernity Demands Christian Unity

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May 10, 2008
        

"Faithful to the holy Church fathers and their legacy, we shall place greater importance on that which ... ... "Faithful to the holy Church fathers and their legacy, we shall place greater importance on that which unites us," ROME, (Zenit.org) - The Armenian Apostolic...

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