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From Islam to the Catholic Church: One Turkish woman shares her story of faith
Born in Turkey, Belkiz went from practicing Islam to becoming an atheist and then discovering Catholicism after a moment with... Read more
Remembering Pope Paul VI’s historic visit to Turkey
On July 25, 1967, Pope Paul VI set foot on Turkish soil — the first papal visit to Istanbul since... Read more
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Monsignor Marek Solczyński, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, presided over the ceremony and was surrounded by bishops from the country’s Catholic... Read more
PHOTOS: Former Byzantine Church converted to a mosque in Istanbul is reopened
The Church of St. Savior in Chora was converted into a mosque in 1511, then became a museum in 1948... Read more
Another Byzantine-era church in Turkey to revert to mosque
After serving as a museum for more than 79 years, the Turkish government is proceeding with plans to make the... Read more
How difficult is it to be a Christian in Turkey? What you need to know
Terrorists stormed a Catholic church during Mass on Sunday in Istanbul, Turkey, killing one person by shooting him in the... Read more
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Catholic church in Istanbul
Two suspects described as members of the Islamic State group have been arrested following the shooting at Santa Maria Church... Read more
One person killed in shooting at Catholic church in Istanbul, manhunt underway
Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, the apostolic vicar of Istanbul, told EWTN News on Jan. 28 that a parishioner was killed “during... Read more
Nearly all ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh
According to the Armenian government, 100,617 Nagorno-Karabakh refugees — out of a population of 120,000 – have been “forcibly displaced.” Read more
Survivor of Turkey earthquake: ‘God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me’
Only a few hours after Bassel Habkouk arrived for a visit in Turkey on Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck... Read more
Archbishop asks for prayers following new 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Antoine Chahda, the Syrian Catholic archbishop of Aleppo, Syria, asked for prayers after a new 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook Turkey and... Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout
A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by the result... Read more
Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning of Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis urges support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the people of Turkey and Syria who are suffering after devastating earthquakes killed more than... Read more
Priest after earthquake in Syria: We have seen death before us
Greek Catholic priest Father Fadi Najjar related how he and his community have faced the devastation caused by the Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
“We pray that Our Lady will protect them,” the pope said at the end of his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Statue of Mary untouched in earthquake that demolished cathedral in Turkey
The image of Our Lady was unharmed in the quake that brought down Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Alexandretta... Read more
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest available estimates as of midday Tuesday, the 7.8-magnitude quake has left at least 6,200 people dead... Read more
Pope Francis, Syriac Patriarch call for prayers after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The series of earthquakes — up to 7.8 magnitude — killed an estimated 1,700 people and injured thousands more, with... Read more
