Pope Francis prays with Rahmi Yaran, Mufti of Istanbul (R) during a visit to the Sultan Ahmet mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque

   

Pope Francis prays with Rahmi Yaran, Mufti of Istanbul (R) during a visit to the Sultan Ahmet mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul November 29, 2014. Pope Francis began a visit to Turkey on Friday with the delicate mission of strengthening ties with Muslim leaders while condemning violence against Christians and other minorities in the Middle East.