Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous ...
Around the world, Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which ends on March 19. During this time, observers fast from sunup to sundown, join in communal prayer, and study the Quran.
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous ...
Pope Leo XIV, center, walking with Muezzin Musa Asgın Tunca, left, Dr. Emrullah Tuncel, second from left, and Imam of Mosque Sultanahmet Fatih Kaya, visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, ...