Pope Leo's Silent Visit to Blue Mosque

Pope Leo the Fourteenth, on his first overseas trip, visited the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, meeting with Muslim and Christian leaders. Despite initial reports, he chose not to pray, instead opting to contemplate the atmosphere. He later met with Christian leaders at the Syriac Orthodox Church of Mor Ephrem, following in the footsteps of previous pontiffs. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.