King Charles has become the first British monarch to pray with a pope at the Vatican since the Catholic and Anglican churches split up five centuries ago.

EADaily, October 28th, 2025. King Charles III of Great Britain took part in the first event in support of sexual minorities after his coronation. This is reported by the British media.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel.

King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo after exchanging gifts at the Vatican on Thursday, making him the first head of the Church of England to do so since it split with the Holy See 500 years ago.

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a historic visit to forge closer relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church, a welcome spiritual respite for the royals from the turmoil at home over the Epstein sex scandal.

A royal expert says Prince William is "making power moves" and essentially functioning as king. They claim King Charles has "all but handed over the crown." William has reportedly been taking the lead on dealing with his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew.