RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II greet Pope Francis at the airport.
A solemn welcoming ceremony was organized. A group of children served the Pope the symbols of Armenia – apricot and lavash.
The Roman Pontiff will afterwards be accompanied to Presidential residence, where a private talk will be held together with RA President. Both the President and His Holiness The Pope will issue statements addressed to state officials, diplomatic corps accredited to Armenia and the public representatives. Following this the Pope will depart for Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
