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Pope, U.S. bishops ‘saddened’ by Turkish court ruling on Hagia Sophia

Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.

• Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain less

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published July 2, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer’s pallium was among those blessed by Pope Francis June 29. Unable to attend the Mass due to the pandemic, the archbishop will receive his pallium at a later date in Atlanta.

• Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published June 3, 2020

  Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.

• Pope to lead shrines in rosary prayer May 30

  By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
  Published May 28, 2020

  Pope Francis will lead the major shrines around the world in praying the rosary to implore Mary’s intercession and protection amid the coronavirus pandemic.