Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
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Left Perspective
2Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.
Center-LeftNew York Times - Worldby Motoko Rich29.11.2025
Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.
Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon
Center-LeftNew York Times - Worldby Motoko Rich29.11.2025
On his last day in Turkey, Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque where, unlike his two most recent predecessors, he did not visibly pray. The pope heads to Lebanon on Sunday.
Center Perspective
3Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
CenterBBC News - World29.11.2025
It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.
Pope Leo tours Istanbul’s Blue Mosque during Turkiye trip
CenterAl Jazeera29.11.2025
The Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque as part of his four-day trip to Turkiye.
Watch: Pope struggles to remove cloth covering plaque
CenterBBC News - World28.11.2025
It took several attemps for Pope Leo and church clergy to unveil a plaque covered by a white sheet at an Istanbul cathedral.