Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope Leo for speaking powerfully on injustice
Summary
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, praised Pope Leo for speaking strongly about world injustices and hope during his recent trip to Africa. Mullally met with Pope Leo in Rome to strengthen ties between the Anglican and Catholic churches, which have been divided since 1534 but are working toward reconciliation despite some ongoing differences.Key Facts
- Sarah Mullally became the first woman to lead the Anglican Church in March.
- Mullally visited Rome and had a private meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican.
- Pope Leo recently spoke out against the US-Israeli war on Iran, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump.
- Mullally said Pope Leo speaks powerfully about injustice and hope, especially after his 10-day Africa trip.
- The Anglican and Catholic churches split in 1534 and have been healing relations since the 1960s.
- King Charles prayed publicly with Pope Leo in the Sistine Chapel in a historic act of reconciliation.
- A major difference remains: the Anglican Church ordains women, but the Catholic Church does not allow women priests.
- Pope Leo supports continued dialogue but has not moved to change Catholic teaching on female priests.
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