Pope Francis expressed his grief about Hagia Sophia becoming a mosque
Hagia Sophia was turned into a museum in 1934.
Turkey will cover Hagia Sophia mosaics with lasers during prayers
Istanbul’s ancient Hagia Sophia will be covered by curtains or lasers during times of Muslim prayer, Erdogan's spokesman said
Turkish court allows Hagia Sophia to convert into mosque
The court’s decision annulled a presidential decree from 1934 which had transformed the Hagia Sophia into a museum.
Greek Patriarch speaks of Hagia Sophia conversion
The Greek patriarch of Istanbul said: "Instead of uniting, a 1,500-year-old heritage is dividing us. I am saddened and shaken.”
Armenian patriarch endorses reopening Hagia Sophia
President Erdogan has repeatedly brought this idea to the country’s attention, hoping to reopen the museum as a mosque.
Islamic religious ceremony held at Hagia Sophia
To commemorate the 567th anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople a "festival" was held at the historic Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sofia threatened by Turkish wish to transform it into a mosque
The former spiritual centre of Orthodox Christianity is likely to be turned into a mosque.
In spite of religious "neutrality" muezzin heard in Hagia Sophia
Turkey uses Hagia Sophia as mosque for Islamic prayer again.
Hagia Sophia's status to be changed to mosque: Erdoğan
The iconic landmark of Istanbul and a UNESCO World Heritage site can become a mosque again