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Pashinyan on Catholicos: 'Ex-president Serzh Sargsyan also didn't want to step down, but was forced to'

Armenia

January 09, 2026

According to the Armenian prime minister, he and the 10 bishops on the Church Reform Council will do everything possible to ensure the Patriarch decides to step down.

Confrontation between government and church continues in Armenia: Pashinyan on steps to remove Catholicos

Armenia

January 05, 2026

The Prime Minister and 10 bishops issued a statement presenting a “roadmap” for church reform, aiming ultimately to remove Garegin II from the throne and elect a new Patriarch.

Pashinyan absent from Etchmiadzin protest calling for removal of Catholicos Karekin II

Armenia

December 18, 2025

At the same time as the protest by ten bishops demanding the Catholicos “step down,” a church service took place at the Cathedral, attended by opposition figures supporting Karekin II.

Another archbishop arrested in Armenia over drug-related charges

Armenia

December 05, 2025

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is accused of ordering drugs to be planted in the backpack of a protester opposing the Catholicos. Earlier, two other archbishops were arrested in politically motivated cases.

'Catholicos of All Armenians has no intention of deserting' – Head of Holy See’s Office

Armenia

December 02, 2025

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan’s press conference was held in response to a statement by ten senior clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church calling on the Catholicos to abdicate.

Armenian Church faces rift as several priests condemn Catholicos’s stance

Armenia

November 27, 2025

Clergymen, having verified the authenticity of intimate videos involving Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan, said: “Garegin II is trying at all costs to conceal the sacrilege, becoming its protector”

'Suspend service': Appeal to Catholicos of All Armenians over intimate video allegedly involving archbishop

Armenia

November 25, 2025

Members of the spiritual commission made this proposal. Their letter to the Patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church leaked to the press. Here are all the details of the scandal.

Armenia’s municipal elections: 'Сatholicos fails to secure vote of confidence in Etchmiadzin'

Armenia

November 18, 2025

In the enlarged community of Vagharshapat, which includes Armenia’s spiritual capital, Etchmiadzin, the ruling party won the elections. This victory was significant for the authorities amid their conflict with the Catholicos.

Armenia’s electricity network company owned by arrested Russian oligarch loses licence: what happens next?

Armenia

November 17, 2025

Businessman Samvel Karapetyan faces charges of calling for a seizure of power. His company’s value will be assessed, and he will receive compensation.

‘No alternative to removing Catholicos of All Armenians,’ politician says

Armenia

October 30, 2025

Arman Babadzhanyan, leader of the “For the Republic” party, said that the bishops plan to meet with Garegin II and declare that he can no longer remain on the throne.

Armenian clerics detained following priest’s interview

Armenia

October 15, 2025

Priest Aram Zograbyan said in an interview that clergymen were pressured to “take part in rallies organised by a political party.” Among those detained is the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, a nephew of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

'Russian trace' suspected in Armenian clergy: Another priest faces criminal charges

Politics in Armenia

June 27, 2025

The head of the Shirak Diocese stands accused of calling for the seizure of power — the same charge brought against the already-detained head of the Tavush Diocese. Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan comments on the case

Armenian security services say attempted coup foiled, release evidence

Politics in Armenia

June 25, 2025

It is reported that “the criminal group planned to carry out terrorist attacks.” The National Security Service has detained Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the opposition movement “Sacred Struggle”

Moscow attempting ‘Ivanishvili 2.0’ operation in Armenia, says analyst

Armenia-Russia

June 23, 2025

The arrested Russian-Armenian oligarch has received support from both Moscow and the Armenian opposition. Political analyst Robert Gevondyan weighs in

“No one has the right to threaten Armenia”: Pashinyan responds to statements by prominent businessman

Armenia

June 18, 2025

Armenian and Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan is accused of "inciting power seizure"

Blackmail or message to Catholicos? Analysing Pashinyan’s social media posts

Politics in Armenia

June 02, 2025

The prime minister said Armenia should have the final say in electing the Catholicos and accused clergy of committing sins.