Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Catholicos Karekin II’s presence at Georgian Patriarch Ilia II’s funeral remains uncertain
Karekin II has been under a travel ban since February.
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Armenia–Russia Relations
Moscow accuses Yerevan of ‘destroying traditions’ in its confrontation with Armenian Church
Yerevan has yet to respond to the accusations.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Karekin II dismisses pro-Pashinyan cleric ‘after 10 years of requests’
The confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has been ongoing since May 2025.
Armenia
Pashinyan says Brussels–Tbilisi rift is ‘biggest problem’ for Armenia’s EU bid
Raising the Georgia–EU issue led to speculation that the Georgian authorities had requested Nikol Pashinyan raise the matter.
Nikol Pashinyan
Explainer | How Pashinyan is working to topple Catholicos Karekin II
As parliamentary elections grow nearer, tensions between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church continue to build.
Armenia
Karekin II’s brother says no judge would sentence catholicos, threatens excommunication
Catholicos Karekin II has been under investigation since February.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Pro-Pashinyan archbishop appears to turn on prime minister
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, who had called for Karekin II’s resignation, signed a statement urging authorities to end ‘the repression of clergy’.
