Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesNovember 29, 2025 at 09:02 PM

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On November 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque during his trip to Turkiye, which also includes a visit to Lebanon. This marks his first known visit to a Muslim place of worship as the leader of the Catholic Church. The Pope, on his first overseas trip as pontiff, toured the mosque with its imam and the mufti of Istanbul, expressing interest in the atmosphere of the site. While he did not pray, the Vatican stated the visit was undertaken with respect for the mosque and the Muslim faith. The Pope also joked with the mosque's lead muezzin during the 20-minute visit.

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