Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

--- Pope Leo XIV visits historic Sultanahmet Mosque


(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV, leader of the Vatican, visited the historic Sultanahmet Mosque on Saturday as part of his official trip to Türkiye, according to reports.

Accompanied by his delegation, the pontiff explored the mosque, which is celebrated as the first Ottoman mosque to feature six minarets.

Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Istanbul Mufti Emrullah Tuncel, and mosque personnel joined the visit.

Muezzin Asgin Musa Tunca provided Pope Leo XIV with insights into the mosque’s architectural features and its historical importance.

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