Historic Unity: King Charles and Pope Leo's Joint Prayer Marks Milestone in Anglican-Catholic Relations

Oct 23, 2025 09:43 pm CST

In a historic breakthrough for Christian unity, King Charles and Pope Leo participated in joint prayers at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, marking the first such worship between a British monarch and Catholic pontiff since the 1534 English Reformation. This significant interfaith moment, which included conferring the title "Royal Confrater" on Charles, represents a major step forward in healing the 500-year rift between the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church.