- Catholicos Aram I visited Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral.
- He gave interviews to Il Giornale newspaper and Mediaset TV.
- Topics included the Armenian Genocide, Turkey, Artsakh, and the Church’s global role.
- Aram I was accompanied by Fr. Hovagim Banjadjian and benefactor Alek Bezjian.
- He later traveled to Switzerland for consultations on the Bezikian Center.
Aram I’s Media Engagements in Rome
During his short stay in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, Catholicos Aram I held two major interviews with Italian media outlets. He spoke with Il Giornale, one of Italy’s most prominent and respected newspapers, and with Nicola Porro from Mediaset, a widely popular television program and journalist.
Main Topics of the Interviews
In both interviews, Catholicos Aram I addressed key issues: the Armenian Genocide and Turkey’s denial policies, the situation in Artsakh and Azerbaijan, Pope Francis’ significant achievements, the election of the next pope, and the Church’s place in today’s world.
Who Accompanied Aram I
During these media engagements, Catholicos Aram I was accompanied by Fr. Hovagim Banjadjian, Director of the Catholicosate’s Information Department, and national benefactor Alek Bezjian.
Visit to Switzerland for Consultations
After Rome, Aram I traveled to Switzerland, where he held a consultative meeting with Alek and Zareh Bezjian, benefactors supporting the future Bezikian Center at the Catholicosate.
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