Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in historic encounter
Summary
Pope Leo XIV met and prayed with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Vatican, marking a historic encounter between the leaders of the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. They pledged to work toward healing long-standing divisions despite important differences, especially over women’s roles in the church.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah Mullally prayed together at the Vatican.
- Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion.
- The Anglican and Catholic churches have been divided since 1534, mainly over issues like women’s ordination.
- The Catholic Church only allows men to be priests, while the Church of England ordains women.
- The meeting shows a willingness to continue dialogue and work on unity despite deep differences.
- Mullally’s visit to Rome included prayers at important churches and meetings with Vatican officials.
- The October meeting between Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III was the first prayer between their churches' leaders since the Reformation.
- The Vatican and Lambeth Palace aim to strengthen Anglican-Catholic relations through prayer and dialogue.
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