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Vatican pacts with Azerbaijan draw Armenian criticism

September 15, 2025

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CWN Editor's Note: The Vatican has signed new agreements with the government of Azerbaijan, promoting cooperation in the fields of medical training, and the preservation of historical documents.

The deals have drawn scrutiny from Armenian leaders, who charge that Azerbaijan’s “caviar diplomacy” is designed to mute the Vatican’s criticism of Azeri suppression of the Armenian Christian heritage.

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