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Armenia grapples with confrontation between government and Apostolic Church
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Tensions are rising in Armenia between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government and the Armenian Apostolic Church. The government says it is pursuing lawful investigations into senior clerics over alleged misconduct and risks of political destabilization, while church leaders contend they are facing political pressure. The dispute, which has intensified since June, is sharpening debates over religious freedom and national identity.