UNESCO reacts to the conversion of Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia used to operate as a museum and any changes to that status is understood to negatively impact its UNESCO standing.
Turkey’s Orthodox Challenge Hagia Sophia Conversion
The conversion violates the rights of Orthodox Greeks living in the country.
Islamic Prayers Scheduled at Turkey’s Chora Church
This was intended to pave the way for converting Hagia Sophia into a mosque, which indeed occurred this past July
Turkey converts another renowned church into a mosque
The Chora Church, located in Istanbul, is considered second in renown compared to the Hagia Sophia.
Turkey sends message through Trabzon Hagia Sophia
Trabzon’s Hagia Sophia is smaller than its Istanbul namesake, but shares a similar history. It is a conserved Byzantine church.
Hagia Sophia reopens as Grand Mosque
A cathedral once the centre of Eastern Orthodox Christianity has seen its identity changed yet again..
Catholic bishops join Orthodox in 'Day of Mourning' for Hagia Sophia
July 24, was declared a “Day of Mourning” as the former Byzantine cathedral opened for formal Islamic Friday prayers this day
Pope Francis expressed his grief about Hagia Sophia becoming a mosque
Hagia Sophia was turned into a museum in 1934.
Turkey will cover Hagia Sophia mosaics with lasers during prayers
Istanbul’s ancient Hagia Sophia will be covered by curtains or lasers during times of Muslim prayer, Erdogan's spokesman said
Turkish court allows Hagia Sophia to convert into mosque
The court’s decision annulled a presidential decree from 1934 which had transformed the Hagia Sophia into a museum.