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Pope Leo removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque

On Saturday, Pope Leo made a historic visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, honoring the sacred space by removing his shoes, yet refraining from prayer. The Vatican soon clarified that an earlier welcome and a prayer had indeed taken place. This first international journey for Leo as pope is generating significant global interest.

29 Nov 2025 4:14 pm