Pope
Francis in Istanbul
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has arrived in Istanbul on the
second day of his Apostolic Voyage to Turkey, where he was greeted by the
Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I and Governor of Istanbul.
While the highlight of this three day trip is undoubtedly his
meeting Saturday afternoon with Patriarch Bartholomew I, the Pope began his day
with a guided visit to the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, more familiarly known as the
Blue Mosque. He was greeted by the Grand Mufti and Imam before entering
the Mosque.
From there he travelled to the historic Hagia Sophia, or Saint
Sophia Museum. He is the third Pope to visit the UNESCO world heritage site.
After admirning teh beauty of the basilica he signed the visitors book,
writing: "Quam dilecta tabernacula tua Domine (Psalmus 83). Contemplating
the beauty and harmony of this sacred place, my soul rises to the Almighty,
source and origin of all beauty, and I ask the Almighty to always guide the
hearts of humanity on the path of truth, goodness and peace".
(Emer McCarthy)
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