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King Charles will make history as the first reigning English monarch since Henry VIII to pray publicly with a pope during his visit to the Vatican, symbolizing a significant step in Catholic and Anglican relations, including participating in ecumenical services and receiving a spiritual fellowship recognition.
King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel during a historic first for a British monarch and pontiff since the 16th century, symbolizing reconciliation and strengthening relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church during the King’s state visit to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV led an ecumenical service honoring 21st-century martyrs, emphasizing that their sacrifice continues to inspire faith and unity among Christians despite ongoing persecution, and calling for courage and solidarity to build a more peaceful world.