Pope 'pained' by Turkey's Hagia Sophia decision

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Published on July 12, 2020 - Duration: 01:00s

Pope 'pained' by Turkey's Hagia Sophia decision

Pope Francis said on Sunday he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move.

Megan Revell reports.


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