This morning, His Holiness Aram I held a private meeting at the Vatican with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Dur- ing the meeting, Catholicos Aram I first addressed the following issues: the establishment of a common date for Easter, the designation of a com- memorative day for all martyrs, and the convening of a Third Vatican Council, emphasizing the urgent necessity of these matters within the life of the uni- versal Christian Church, the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia informs. Turning to the issue of Artsakh, His Holiness Aram I stressed the right of the Armenians of Artsakh to return under international guarantees, the preservation of churches and historical monuments in accordance with inter- national law, and the urgent need for the immediate release of the Artsakh leaders currently detained in Baku. His Holiness also spoke about the current situation in Lebanon, under- scoring the sovereignty of the Leba- nese state and its authority throughout all Lebanese territories, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Leba- non, and the need to uphold the cease- fire agreement. Naturally, he also emphasized the importance of the ecu- menical movement, stressing in this context the priority of giving special attention to moral and ethical issues alongside theological questions. Regarding the above-mentioned points, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV expressed his understanding and sup- port, while also offering the necessary clarifications from his side. It should also be noted that follow- ing the meeting, the Catholicos and the Pope held a further private conversa- tion, exchanging views and concerns on these and other related matters.