Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
Istanbul — Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed his shoes as a sign of respect, he did not appear to pray. On Saturday, Leo went to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, a 17th-century place of worship considered an Ottoman-era architectural masterpiece, with turquoise …
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Egypt Independent
November 30, 2025
