Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Istanbul church during Mass
The extremist group described the assault as targeting “Christian unbelievers.
Browsing Tag
Religions in Turkey
2 Masked Assailants Attack a Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul and Kill 1 Person
urkish officials say two masked assailants have attacked a Catholic church in Istanbul, killing one person.
Erdogan inaugurates the first state built modern church in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan planned Sunday to inaugurate the first church built with government backing in overwhelmingly Muslim Turkey's 100-year history as a post-Ottoman state.
Turkish president Erdogan: attackers of refugees, hijab-wearing women should be punished
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said people who attack refugees and hijab-wearing women in public spaces would be 'held to account'.
Erdogan meets the International Union of Muslim Scholars delegation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with a delegation from the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS).
Turkey called for preventing ‘heinous acts’ that target Islam
Turkiye's National Security Council on Wednesday called for preventing the acts that target Islam under the "guise of freedom of expression.
Erdogan’s election win – a unique interaction of religion and politics
President Erdogan of Turkey has won another five years in office in a “unique example of the interaction between religion and politics.
Erdogan leads prayers ahead of battle for political life
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival.