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The Catholic Church is an important and unequivocal supporter of the arts.  Suffice it to think of the works of Michelangelo, Raffaele, Bramante, works of art in the Vatican Museums, or masterpieces readily seen worldwide throughout the Catholic world.  One can say that “Art raises the spirits”, invites one to […]

STATEMENT FROM THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE ON POPE FRANCIS’ APPEAL AND PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS   On numerous occasions Pope Francis has appealed and called for prayers for peace amongst all Nations in the South Caucasus.  Pope Francis and the Holy See are committed to the cause of […]

Apology of Mr. Zurab Gumbaridze, Director of FORMULA

Pope Francis has appealed and called for prayers for peace in the South Caucasus.  The Papal appeals have been echoed by Conferences of Catholic Bishops worldwide, including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.  The Holy See is committed to the cause of peace.  Following are excerpts of Pope Francis’ […]

“I appreciate that there has been a ceasefire agreement between Armenia Azerbaijan for humanitarian reasons, in view of reaching a substantial peace accord. Although the truce appears too fragile, I encourage that it be taken up again and I express my participation in sorrow for the loss of human lives, […]

4 October 2020, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, was the day chosen to present the new Papal Encyclical “Fratelli tutti”.

On the 125th anniversary of the birth of the imminent Georgian historian and philologist, Simon Kaukhchishvili, the Catholic Community of Kutaisi organized an event to celebrate the life and accomplishments of this great Georgian Catholic academic.  His contribution to Georgian studies laid important foundations for today’s ongoing research.   Simon Kaukhchishvili […]

POPE FRANCIS ANGELUS Saint Peter’s Square Sunday, 27 September 2020 “Dear brothers and sisters! There has been worrying news of conflicts in the area of the Caucasus. I pray for peace in the Caucasus and I ask the parties in conflict to perform concrete acts of good will and brotherhood, […]

Celebrating 125 years of the birth of the acclaimed academician Simon Kaukhchishvili, the Apostolic Nuncio, H.E. Msgr. José A. Bettencourt met with the current President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Giorgi Kvesitadze.  Dr. Kvesitadze is President of the prestigious institution since he was elected in 2013. The […]

25th Anniversary of Caritas in Georgia and Armenia Excellencies, Dear Presidents of Caritas Georgia and Armenia, Reverend Fathers and Reverend Sisters, Partners of Caritas Georgia and Armenia, Dear Friends of Caritas Georgia and Armenia,          We have celebrated 25 years of the beginning of Caritas Georgia and Armenia.  Caritas Georgia […]