News - Pope Francis expresses hope for ‘definitive peace’ between Armenia, Azerbaijan

In his "Urbi et Orbi" message on Christmas, Pope Francis expressed hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will reach final peace. "May the day of definitive peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan draw near. May it be advanced by the pursuit of humanitarian initiatives, by the return of refugees to their homes in legality and security, and by reciprocal respect for religious traditions and the places of worship of each community," the Pope said, in particular, in his message. Also, he noted that children killed in wars are the "little Jesuses of today."