Aram I visits Pope, welcomes election of Lebanon President

NNA – Head of Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Aram I, visited today Pope Francis at his Vatican office, a statement by the Church indicated on Friday.

During the meeting, Aram I welcomed the fresh election of a new Lebanese president, capitalizing the priority of coexistence among Christians and Muslims.

For his part, Pope Francis highlighted the importance of dialogue among religions, and preserving the Christian communities in the Middle East.