Armenian Church leader urges Pope Leo XIV to convene Third Vatican Council in private meeting
During a private meeting, Armenian Apostolic Church leader Aram I urged Pope Leo XIV to convene a Third Vatican Council. The Pope expressed understanding and support for the proposal, which also included establishing a unified Easter date and a shared martyrs' commemorative day. This meeting reflects ongoing efforts to improve relations between the Catholic Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches amidst recent tensions.
- ▪Aram I proposed the convening of a Third Vatican Council during a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
- ▪The proposal includes establishing a unified date for Easter and a commemorative day for all martyrs.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV expressed support for the proposal and emphasized the importance of continued ecumenical dialogue.
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News Armenian Church leader urges Pope Leo XIV to convene Third Vatican Council in private meeting Leo XIV expressed 'understanding and support' for the proposal, which also included a unified Easter date and a shared martyrs' commemorative day, per an Armenian Church statement. Pope Leo XIV presides over the Prayer Vigil for Peace at St Peter's Basilica, on April 11, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. Antonio Masiello/Getty Images GaetanoMasciullo 0 Gaetano Masciullo Comments 0 Thu May 21, 2026 - 6:46 am EDT VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Leo XIV and Armenian Apostolic Church leader Aram I discussed convening a “Third Vatican Council” during a private meeting at the Vatican on May 18.
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