Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently met with Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in Ottawa, discussing various politically charged issues.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's criticism of the clergy included a logical question:
why the Church is more preoccupied with politics than with spiritual and moral matters. This sparked internal divisions within Armenia.
In Armenia, it has become common for clerics to act as parallel politicians, discussing various issues and attempting to govern alongside the government.
Author's summary: Distorted narratives threaten South Caucasus peace.