Charles arrives in Vatican to meet, pray with Leo

[Starmix]

According to the report, King Charles III arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a landmark visit to Pope Leo, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a British monarch will publicly pray with a pontiff since the Church of England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.

The report also stated that the royal motorcade, carrying King Charles and Queen Camilla, entered St. Peter’s Square and passed through the Arch of the Bells before arriving at the San Damaso Courtyard, where they were greeted with full honors by the Vatican guard.

Additionally, Charles, who also serves as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, is holding a private audience with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace — their first meeting since Leo’s election as pope earlier this year.

Following their meeting, King Charles and Queen Camilla will join a joint prayer service in the Sistine Chapel, to be led by Pope Leo and the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.

Source: PNA/ANSA

 

[gwolf666]

From my perspective, King Charles III's visit to the Vatican represents a historic and symbolic moment, as it is the first time in almost 500 years that a British monarch has participated in a public prayer with a pope, since the break between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. This meeting not only reflects the importance of interreligious and diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See, but also symbolizes an act of openness and dialogue in a global context marked by diversity and the search for mutual understanding. The presence of Queen Camilla and their participation in a joint prayer in the Sistine Chapel underscore the significance of this encounter, which can strengthen ties between both institutions and promote a message of unity and respect in an increasingly fragmented world. Ultimately, this visit can have a significant impact on the perception of cooperation between different religious traditions and on the promotion of shared values.

 

[Starmix]

This was done already and successfully. King Charles made history praying for the very first time with Pope Leo in Vatican.