
Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Church condemns ruling party programme envisioning removal of Catholicos Karekin II
The crisis between the Armenian Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government has been ongoing since May 2025.

The crisis between the Armenian Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government has been ongoing since May 2025.

The Strong Armenia with Samvel Karapetyan can no longer use the name of the Russian–Armenian tycoon.

He has apologised for his statement after facing criticism.

Pashinyan was attending a Palm Sunday sermon at a church in Yerevan.

Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan’s comments follow similar remarks made recently by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Vladimir Vardanyan’s candidacy raised concerns about his impartiality, given his former membership in the Civil Contract party.

Armenia is set to hold its parliamentary elections on 7 June.