Politico

Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps ...
The New York Times

Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.

Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Istanbul Did he or didn’t he? As Pope Leo XIV, on ...
PBS

Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on Christian unity

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous ...