Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in October. The visit was previously postponed due to the poor health of Pope Francis, who has since passed away. This meeting aims to highlight the friendly relations between the Catholic Church and the Church of England.
Key Facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV in October at the Vatican.
- A previous visit to the Vatican was delayed because of the health issues of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this year.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Pope Francis privately in April, just before his death.
- The visit is part of a "jubilee" year for the Catholic Church, occurring every 25 years.
- The meeting will focus on the positive relationship between the Catholic and Anglican churches.
- Recently, the first Catholic funeral for a Royal Family member in modern times was held, which the King and Queen attended.
- Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago, is now Pope Leo XIV, chosen after Pope Francis's passing.
