Turkey News News Turkey » Religion: Pope Leo XIV’s visits to Turkey and Lebanon were about religious diplomacy
(The Conversation) — During his visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV met several leaders of Christian communities and worked to promote cooperation between Christians and Muslims. (The ...
News Turkey » Religion: In Turkey, acceptance of religion brings tension
ISTANBUL, Turkey – When two women in Islamic head scarves were spotted in an Italian restaurant in this city’s posh new shopping mall this month, Gulbin Simitcioglu did a double take. Covered women, ...
News Turkey » Religion: Book Unpacks Balkans’ ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With Turkey
UK-based Turkish scholar Ahmet Erdi Ozturk takes fresh look at the role of religion, identity and power in Turkey-Balkan relations – which often feature love and hatred at the same time. A recently ...
News Turkey » Religion: Russia and Turkey are wielding religion as soft power – but one patriarch is standing in their way
Turkish nationalists are calling on the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to revoke the passport of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the highest ranking Greek Orthodox cleric in the US.
News Turkey » Religion: Turkey Appeals ECHR Verdict on Compulsory Religion Classes
Turkey appealed to the ECHR verdict on compulsory religion classes on its last day of application. The court may either admit or decline the application without any further explanation. On its last ...