Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque, but does not pray, as he focuses on unifying Christians
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, observing the architecture in silence without praying, a departure from his predecessors. He later met with Turkey's Christian leaders, emphasizing unity and inviting them to Jerusalem for a journey towards full communion. The Pope's visit also coincided with a technical issue affecting his charter flight.
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, observing the architecture in silence without praying, a departure from his predecessors. He later met with Turkey's Christian leaders, emphasizing unity and inviting them to Jerusalem for a journey towards full communion. The Pope's visit also coincided with a technical issue affecting his charter flight.
