Pope Leo surprises Vatican officials during historic visit to Istanbul’s Muslim Blue Mosque

WorldPope Leo surprises Vatican officials during historic visit to Istanbul's Muslim Blue Mosque

November 29, 2025

Pope Leo declined to pray inside the world-famous religious site, despite his aides believing he had done so, but did take off his shoes in a sign of respect inside the Muslim place of worship

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