From January 25 to May 24, 2025, several works from the collections of the Vatican Library will be presented in the AlMadar section of the Islamic Arts Biennale, which will be held at the Hajj Terminal of Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport. This architectural monument is important for Muslims around the world, as it welcomes…
Vatican news European Union bishops issue statement saying Turkey's decision to transform the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora into a mosque “further dilutes the historical roots of the Christian presence in the country.” By Vatican News The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has expressed its regret over the…
Vatican news In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of Jakarta, Indonesia, looks forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in September, discusses his small Catholic flock on the largest Muslim country, coexistence among religions, and the witness of Asian Christians. By Deborah Castellano Lubov This September, marking his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad,…