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Pope Leo visits iconic Blue Mosque on second day of his trip to Turkey

December 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on November 29, 2025, during his trip to Turkey, emphasizing Christian unity and following a tradition of papal visits to the mosque. Although he was invited to pray, he did not do so, instead meeting with local Christian leaders and celebrating Mass with thousands of attendees later that day.

Pope Leo visits iconic Blue Mosque on second day of his trip to Turkey

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Pope Leo XIV visited the Blue Mosque in Istanbul on November 29, 2025.
This was his first visit to a mosque since becoming pope in May 2025.
He emphasized Christian unity during his visit.
Leo did not pray at the mosque despite an imam's invitation.
Later, he celebrated Mass for 4,000 people at Istanbul's VW Arena.

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Pope Leo visits iconic Blue Mosque on second day of his trip to Turkey

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