EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

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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…

Pope sends Paschal greetings on Julian calendar Easter

Pope sends Paschal greetings on Julian calendar Easter

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Vatican news Pope Francis extends Easter greetings to Eastern Rite Catholics and Orthodox brothers and sisters who celebrate the Lord's resurrection according to the Julian calendar and prays for peace in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. By Nathan Morley and Christopher Wells In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel during the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls…