The Pope’s archives contain information on every nation, Amatuni Virabyan, Director of the National Archives of Armenia, told reporters on Wednesday.
The problem is that the archives d not classify a great amount of information and the documents related to the Armenian Genocide contain numerous blank spots.
“We [Armenia] have been in contact with the Pope since the 3rd-4th centuries. Bu we are most interested in the documents on the Armenian Genocide. Since the Pope has his diplomats in almost all the countries of the world, including the Ottoman Empire,” Mr Virabyan said.
The Pope’s visit is an opportunity for Armenians to make use of the Pope’s archives.
If the Armenian side applies to the Pope, it will be permitted to use the archives.
“We are now taking steps to make have the issue discussed,” Mr Virabyan said.