Pope Francis: Armenian Genocide among the worst sufferings in history

June 23, 2016

Two days before his apostolic journey to Armenia, Pope Francis released a video message in which he recalled “the sufferings that are among the most terrible that humanity records”-- a reference to the Armenian Genocide.

“I come as a pilgrim, in this Jubilee Year, to draw on the ancient wisdom of your people and to steep myself the sources of your faith, which is steadfast as your famous crosses carved in stone,” the Pope said. “Your history and the events of your beloved people stir in me admiration and sorrow: admiration, for you have found in Jesus’ Cross and in your own wits, the wherewithal ever to pick yourselves up and start anew.”

 

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Further information:

• Videomessaggio del Santo Padre Francesco in occasione dell’imminente Viaggio Apostolico in Armenia (Holy See Press Office)
• Pope Francis: video message to people of Armenia (Vatican Radio)