Istanbul, 29 November 2014 In the Gospel, Jesus shows himself to be the font from which those who thirst for salvation draw upon, as the Rock from whom the Father brings forth…
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28 November 2014, Vatican Radio Catholic-Orthodox relations and dialogue with the Muslim world are the two main issues under the spotlight as Pope Francis travels to the Turkish capital of Ankara on…
The arrival of the Ecumenical Patriarch is greeted with applause from 6:20. Entrance Procession from 13:50 includes Eastern Catholic Bishops, including the Armenian Catholic archbishop of Constantinople (Archbishop Hovhannes Tcholakian) and the Apostolic…
▶ Pope Francis inTurkey – Visit to Saint Sofia Museum and Sultan Ahmet Mosque – 2014.11.29 – YouTube
As can be heard, when His Holiness sits to sign the Visitors’ Book, the call to prayer can be heard. Aya Sofya is no longer strictly kept as a Museum in a…
ISTANBUL – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will attend the Papal Mass at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul today. Patriarch Bartholomew will be received by Pope Francis at the…
ISTANBUL – His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of over 300 million Orthodox faithful worldwide, welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis at Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul. “Your Holiness, beloved brother…
(Courtesy of Vatican Radio) Ahead of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Voyage, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has issued the following statement: His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of over 300 million Orthodox…
25 November 2014, Vatican Radio Pope Francis travels from Ankara to Istanbul on Saturday where he’ll visit the famous Hagia Sophia museum and the Blue Mosque. Later in the day he’ll celebrate…
Romsin McQuade, 30 Jul 2014 Tim Stanley writes: The religious persecution in Iraq has seen one of the most vibrant Middle East Christian communities almost wiped out – forced to convert, driven…