Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has made serious allegations against the Armenian Apostolic Church's leader, Catholicos Karekin II, accusing him of breaking his vow of celibacy and calling for his resignation. This conflict threatens to deepen the divide in Armenian society and impact upcoming elections and peace talks with Azerbaijan. The Church has historically coexisted with the government but has become a voice of dissent following Armenia's defeat in the 2020 war. Pashinyan's accusations may be politically motivated as he seeks to undermine the Church's influence amidst rising opposition.