Pope 'very pained' by decision to turn Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum into mosque

Reuters

12 July, 2020, 04:50 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2020, 04:54 pm

Pope 'very pained' by decision to turn Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum into mosque

“My thoughts go to Istanbul. I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained,” he said

Reuters

12 July, 2020, 04:50 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2020, 04:54 pm

Pope Francis speaks at a conference hosted by the Vatican on economic solidarity, at the Vatican, February 5, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Francis said on Sunday he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move.

"My thoughts go to Istanbul. I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained," he said during his weekly blessing in St Peter's Square.

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