Pope ‘pained` by Turkey`s move to revert Hagia Sophia to mosque
(WorldNews Europe)

Vatican City — Pope Francis on Sunday joined an international chorus of condemnation of Turkey`s decision to convert Istanbul`s iconic Hagia Sophia landmark back into a mosque. “I think of Hagia Sophia, and I am very saddened,” Pope Francis said towards the end of his midday sermon in Saint Peter`s Square. It was the Vatican`s first reaction to Turkey`s decision to transform the...