Turkish bishops won’t contest plan to turn ancient cathedral into a mosque

Catholic bishops in Turkey have pledged not to contest plans to turn Istanbul’s ancient Hagia Sophia Cathedral that now serves as a museum into a Muslim place of worship. In announcing their decision, the bishops backed government claims that the monument’s future is a question of national sovereignty. “We are a Church deprived of juridical... Read More

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April 3, 2020

Faith brings enemies together, says Adrian Chiles

Catholic TV and radio presenter Adrian Chiles has revealed that he once attended Mass where two of football’s fiercest rivals were also in attendance: former Manchester United captain Roy Keane and his on-field arch-nemesis, ex-Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira. Chiles, 52, who has presented a number of sports programmes on BBC and ITV throughout his career,... Read More

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March 27, 2020

BBC TV – Celebrities ready to hit the road as Easter pilgrims – Adrian Chiles Pilgrimage

Seven well-known celebrities from a mixture of religious backgrounds will embark on a pilgrimage to Istanbul this Easter, as part of the BBC’s popular Pilgrimage series. Marking the return of the series, Pilgrimage: The Road To Istanbul will air on BBC Two this evening (also available on iPlayer). It comes hot on the heels of... Read More

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October 26, 2014

Blue Mosque on Pope itinerary for Turkey

The Vatican has released details of the Pope’s next overseas trip, to Turkey from 28th-30th November. While prayers and meetings with Orthodox leaders dominate the schedule, he also will meet Government leaders and visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. His visit to this secular but Muslim country of nearly 77 million people also offers the opportunity for... Read More

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