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VATICAN CITY, Vatican | Pope Leo XIV received Aram I at the Vatican on Monday in the first official meeting between the two church leaders, with discussions focusing on Christian unity, theological dialogue and the growing challenges facing Christians in the Middle East.
The private audience was followed by a joint prayer service in the Urban VIII Chapel of the Apostolic Palace, underscoring the symbolic importance of the visit amid renewed concerns over instability in Lebanon and the wider region.
During the meeting, Pope Leo praised the long-standing relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the Armenian Apostolic Church, expressing appreciation for Aram I’s efforts to strengthen ties with Rome and advance theological dialogue through the Joint International Commission for