Historic meeting between Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III

The meeting between Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III, scheduled for Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Vatican Library, will focus on environmental protection and care for Creation. This moment marks a historic turning point in the relations between the Catholic Church and the British monarchy, and King Charles will be awarded the title of 'Royal Confrere' at St. Paul's Basilica.

After the audience with the Pope, Charles will meet with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and at lunch, he will participate in an ecumenical prayer in the Sistine Chapel. The royal family will visit the tomb of St. Paul, being accompanied by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. This meeting comes after a previous visit of the royal couple to Rome, where they met with Pope Francis.