Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying

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Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and We...

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Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Worshippers in Istanbul react after Pope Leo takes part in ceremony with Patriarch Bartholomew
Worshippers have hailed Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Turkey after he held a divine liturgy with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul on Sunday in a gesture of support for Christian unity.

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Pope Wraps up Turkey Visit and Heads to Beirut to Try to Give Lebanese Hope After Years of Crises
Pope Leo XIV prays at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul
Lebanon’s Christians Look to Pope Leo’s Visit for a Message of Hope and Peace
With Pope Leo set to arrive in Lebanon on Sunday, scores of Christians from across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq are expected to be there to greet him, seizing an opportunity to assert their influen...

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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders

Mosque’s rapid growth fuels dream for massive Al Alomary campus on Cleveland’s West Side

The congregation grew from just a few dozen members a couple decades ago. Many of those who come to pray at the mosque live in North Olmsted, Parma, Strongsville, Westlake and other nearby towns, Abazid said.

Al-Firdaus Mosque in Choa Chu Kang to close in early 2030s when new Tengah mosque is ready

The new mosque at Tengah will be located at Forest Drive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict

The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.

Pope Leo brings message of peace to Lebanon after leaving Turkey

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East.
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