2025 was remarkable not only for the succession of the new Pontiff but also the historic State Visit of His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla to the Holy See in October. The following articles review this historic moment.

State Visit to the Holy See - royal.uk website

King Charles receives Royal Confrater title as sign of 'hope' with Anglican Communion - Vatican News

King's visit confirms 'closeness between Catholic and Anglican churches' - Vatican News interview with Fr Martin Browne

A recording of the Ecumenical Prayer by Pope Leo and King Charles in the Sistine Chapel is available below:

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Promotional note

From the Sistine Chapel, Pope Leo XIV presides at an ecumenical prayer service, together with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, in the presence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.