King Charles makes history at the Vatican
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King Charles III on Thursday became the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pope since the schism with Rome 500 years ago, in a service led by Leo XIV.The 76-year-old monarch and his wife,
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King Charles III makes history with Pope Leo XIV in groundbreaking Vatican visit, marking first royal-papal prayer since English Reformation 500 years ago.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have visited the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV. This historic meeting aims to strengthen ties between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.
The moment marked the first time that the leaders of the Catholic and Anglican churches had done so in years, offering a display of unity between the Christian faiths.
According to a social media post on the royal family's official Instagram, King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit includes a visit to the Papal Basilica and a reception at the Pontifical Beda College, a seminary that trains priests from across the Commonwealth.
The royal couple were greeted by Pope Leo in his official residence, the Apostolic Palace ahead of a momentous day of events. Queen Camilla had all eyes on her as she wore a traditional black outfit to meet the Pope, including a dramatic veil over her head and shoulders.
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla joined Pope Leo XIV for Midday Prayer as part of their official state visit to the Vatican, marking a significant moment that had not occurred in 500 years.
King Charles has become the first British monarch to pray with a pope at the Vatican since the Catholic and Anglican churches split up five centuries ago.
It is another opportunity for coin collectors and the public to find historic coins in their everyday change, the Mint added, this being the first time that the 5p denomination has entered circulation bearing the King Charles’s face.