After Hagia Sophia, Turkey Turns Second Historic Istanbul Church into Mosque
Turkish President Erdoğan ordered Aug. 21 that Chora Church, a much-visited site in the Fatih district of Istanbul, be turned into a mosque and opened for Muslim worship.
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8 Things to Know About the Hagia Sophia
As the president of Turkey moves to convert one of the oldest Christian churches and sites into a mosque, a look at some of the key historic facts about the majestic Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia: Greek President Appeals to Pope Francis to Put Pressure on Turkey
The Greek president’s call came after reports that President Erdoğan had invited Pope Francis to be a guest at the July 24 ceremony reopening Hagia Sophia as the Ayasofya Mosque.
Experts Warn: Hagia Sophia As Mosque Has Global Implications for Religious Freedom
Christian and political leaders around the world condemned the decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia.
Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Says Hagia Sophia Belongs To All of Humanity, Amid Mosque Plans
The Basilica of Hagia Sophia was built in 537 under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and for a time, was the largest building in the world and the largest Christian church.
