Armenian PM announces church reform

Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has published a statement on the reform of the Armenian Apostolic Church, signed by himself and 10 senior clergymen. The document outlines a roadmap for reform to be implemented by a ‘Coordinating Council’ composed of the signatories. One of the document’s stated aims is the removal of Karekin II from office. * Pashinyan has also called for an anti-Karekin II march in Yerevan tomorrow to coincide with Armenia’s Christmas celebrations. The march is desc