# Armenian Church Leader Faces Trial as PM Feud Escalates

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church is set to stand trial, deepening an ongoing conflict with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The feud has intensified over government policies seen as undermining the church's traditional role. The trial could inflame political tensions and provoke wider social unrest in Armenia.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/7/armenian-apostolic-church-leader-faces-trial-as-feud-with-pm-deepens?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:03:54 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/8/08-08-2026-armenia-church-trial-sv?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:31:42 +0000