Tag: Turkey
Pope Francis grieves for victims of quakes in Turkey, Syria
The pope entrusted “those who died to the loving mercy of the Almighty” and sent his “heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss”
Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria
The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300 after a swarm of strong tremors near the Turkey-Syria border
Ramadan prayers return to Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia mosque after 88 years
The prayers will take place at Hagia Sophia on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning this week
Pope Francis ‘saddened’ by Hagia Sophia’s conversion to mosque
“I think of Hagia Sophia and I am very saddened,” said Pope Francis in comments after leading the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday
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