Pope Leo's Mosque Visit: No Prayer, Unity Pledge

Pope Leo the Fourteenths visit to Istanbuls Blue Mosque, while respectful, did not include prayer, unlike previous popes. His main objective was to foster unity with Orthodox leaders. Despite an invitation to pray, he chose to observe silently, respecting the mosque and its faithful. He later met with Christian leaders and signed a joint declaration with Patriarch Bartholomew, pledging to work towards unity, including finding a common Easter date. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.