King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel, officials say. Here's why it's historic.

world • 10/17/2025

The visit was scheduled for April but was postponed after Pope Francis' final illness, shortly before his death.

The Catholic Church and Church of England will take a historic step on the path to unity next week when Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together in the Sistine Chapel, officials said Friday. The two churches have been divided for cen... [3177 chars]