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Is Pope Leo stuck in Istanbul? Here’s what really happened

By Tolulope OkeIs Pope Leo XIV stuck in Turkey? Not exactly, but his trip hit an unexpected challenge on Saturday after urgent safety checks grounded his plane in Istanbul.The delay came after Airbus ...
Greek City Times

Pope Leo XIV’s Interfaith Gesture at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque Amid Notable Omissions

Pope Leo XIV made a reverent visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on November 29, 2025, continuing the tradition of papal outreach ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

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

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties ...
Jefferson Public Radio

Pope's visit to Lebanon sparks hope but also frustration

As Pope Leo prepares to visit northern Lebanon, Christian border villages in the south feel abandoned and struggle to rebuild ...

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. On Saturday, the pope ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV Visits Emblematic Turkish Mosque in Sign of Fraternity With Muslims

One of the Pope’s hosts for the visit, muezzin Aşgın Musa Tunca, told reporters afterwards that he had told the Pope he was welcome 'to worship here,' but that Leo had replied: 'No, I am just going to ...
Catholic Standard

Pope visits famous Istanbul mosque but does not pause to pray

ISTANBUL (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV, like his two immediate predecessors, visited the so-called Blue Mosque in Turkey’s capital; he ...

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

Leo undertook the tour "in a spirit of reflection and listening, with deep respect for the place and for the faith of those ...