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Pope Francis speaks at his general audience on Sept. 20, 2023.

Pope Francis Appeals for Peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the Weapons’

‘I make my heartfelt appeal to all the parties involved and to the international community to silence the weapons and make every effort to find peaceful solutions…’

Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican September 20, 2023

Several people wait for free bread outside a bakery in Stepanakert, Azerbaijan. In the Nagorno-Karabakh region in the Caucasus deep in the south of the former Soviet Union, the situation is coming to a threatening head. Since December 2022, Azerbaijan, to which the region belongs under international law, has blocked the Karabakh Armenians' lifeline to the nearby motherland Armenia. Armenians in the internationally unrecognized entity fear starvation. Estimates range from 100,000 to 120,000 people.

Trapped Armenian Christians Deserve Global Attention

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: In addition to the immediate humanitarian concern caused by an inhumane blockade, important historical, cultural and religious-freedom issues are at stake.

Michael Warsaw Publisher's Note August 30, 2023

The situation in Armenia is dire: Left, center: Bakers at one of the few remaining bakeries in Stepanakert (the capital of Nagorno Karabagh) work throughout the night to provide bread for the local community; a young man goes home after finding just a few vegetables to return to his family. Upper and lower left: Children join a protest demanding the recognition of Artsakh as an independent state. Upper right: Mothers join in a group prayer before a rally in Stepanakert. Lower right: the village of Aghavno in Artsakh whose hundred inhabitants were asked to leave the premises.

‘Forgotten by All’: The Ordeal of Armenian Victims of Azerbaijan’s Blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh

The looming humanitarian disaster in the Armenian enclave, which has been under blockade for several months, revives the specter of ethnic and religious cleansing in this predominantly Christian region.

Solène Tadié World August 23, 2023

Sam Brownback, ambassador at large for international religious freedom, speaks during a news conference at the State Department in Washington June 10, 2020.

Former Ambassador Sam Brownback Warns of Growing Threats to Religious Freedom at Home and Abroad

Brownback discussed the current state of faith-focused liberty at the 2023 International Religious Freedom Summit.

Lauretta Brown Nation February 3, 2023

Lviv's Armenian Cathedral Removes Christ Statue for Safekeeping Amid Ukraine Conflict

Since the invasion began, Lviv has become a “western capital” of the country as Kyiv, the capital, came under attack.

Christine Rousselle/CNA World March 7, 2022

Pope Francis meets with Catholicos Karekin II, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, on Oct. 16, 2021.

The Vatican Strengthens Ties With the Oldest Christian Nation in the World

Speaking to a small group of reporters on Oct. 12, Sarkissian noted that Armenia and the Vatican are both “small states with a large nation.”

Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA Vatican October 20, 2021

Armenian soldiers pray on Nov. 1 in the damaged Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in the historic city of Shusha.

Armenia: When ‘Cancel Culture’ Means Canceling a Culture

What exactly is at the heart of the most recent troubles in Armenia?

Ines Murzaku Blogs January 7, 2021

Under duress, Armenia signed a Russian-brokered peace deal with Azerbaijan. The territory in turquoise, including the town of Shushi (in gray oval) was taken by Azeri military force in November and retained in the peace agreement of Nov. 10. Shushi has been part of the Armenian ‘cradle of Christianity’ for centuries; Armenia adopted Christianity even before Rome did.

Experts: Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Is Christian Genocide Under the Pretext of War

NEWS ANALYSIS: Memories of the genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Turks 100 years ago are still fresh.

Victor Gaetan World November 16, 2020

Pope Francis meets with Georgia Patriarch Beatitude Ilia II in Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 30, during his papal visit to the country.

Pope Francis: The Church Must Be Close to the Caucasus Region

On Oct. 5, Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, praising their faith and cultural roots.

Hannah Brockhaus/CNA/EWTN News Features October 5, 2016

Pope Francis meets with Georgia Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II in Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 30, during his papal visit to the country.

Pope’s Caucasus Trip: Encouraging Unity and Promoting Peace

The Holy Father’s visit concluded his three-nation papal tour of the Caucasus region of former Soviet republics. He visited Armenia in June.

Edward Pentin News October 3, 2016

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