Pope Leo XIV Makes a Symbolic Visit to the Blue Mosque
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Pope Leo XIV, who arrived in Turkey at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visited one of the country’s most iconic landmarks today — Istanbul’s Sultanahmet, known worldwide as the Blue Mosque.
According to Turkish media, the pontiff was welcomed at the entrance by Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and members of the official delegation.
The visit is seen as an important symbol of interfaith dialogue and mutual respect. Observers note that this gesture strengthens relations between the Vatican and Turkey and underscores the commitment to fostering constructive cooperation between the two religious communities.
The visit is seen as an important symbol of interfaith dialogue and mutual respect. Observers note that this gesture strengthens relations between the Vatican and Turkey and underscores the commitment to fostering constructive cooperation between the two religious communities.
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