Pope Francis Expresses Sadness After Hagia Sophia is Declared a Mosque
The Pope’s comments followed the publication of articles in the Orthodox Christian media asking why the Vatican had not commented on the decision.
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Hagia Sophia Declared a Mosque Hours After Court Ruling
Ayasofya Mosque, as it is known in Turkish, will now fall under the supervision of the government’s religious directorate.
Pope Francis’ Turkey Voyage One of Peace and Reconciliation
On the three-day trip, the Holy Father appealed for unity with the Orthodox Church and prayed at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.
Pope Francis’ Prayer at Blue Mosque Mirrored Benedict XVI’s
The Pope prayed at the Muslim mosque in Istanbul, alongside the grand mufti of Ankara.
