Vatican Approves Muslim Prayer Room
The Vatican has approved a request from Muslim scholars for a small prayer room within its Apostolic Library.
The decision has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising interfaith respect and others accusing the Church of compromising its identity.
“Some Muslim scholars asked us for a room with a prayer rug, and we gave it to them.”
The Vice Prefect of the Vatican Library, Father Giacomo Cardinali, confirmed that Muslim researchers are now being provided with a prayer space.
- The prayer room is described as modest and simple.
- It contains a prayer rug positioned towards Makkah.
Author's summary: Vatican allows Muslim prayer room in its library.