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Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican
Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished... Read more
The other Charles in Rome: ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica
“Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within... Read more
King Charles postpones Vatican visit to give Pope Francis more recovery time
The royal couple was set to visit the Vatican in early April to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee but announced the... Read more
King Charles III plans state visit to Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis
The English royalty will be in Italy from April 7–10, with the first part of the visit being focused on... Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican
The anticipated visit will be King Charles’ first time in Italy as monarch but his third time meeting with Pope... Read more
English cardinal offers prayers for King Charles III after cancer diagnosis
King Charles, 75, underwent treatment recently for an enlarged prostate and an unspecified cancer was discovered during that treatment. Read more
Canada replaces crosses in new Royal Crown with maple leaves and snowflakes
The new redesign intended to emphasize the “Canadian identity of the monarchy” was recommended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more
A guide to the Christian — and Catholic — symbolism in King Charles III’s coronation
As the new monarch of England is crowned, the ceremony’s many symbols and traditions are rooted in history. Read more
For centuries this Catholic family has orchestrated Britain’s most Anglican royal events
The 18th Duke of Norfolk, current Earl Marshal Edward Fitzalan-Howard, continues his family’s important role in royal spectacles. Read more
Vatican to send representative of Pope Francis to British coronation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin will join other high-ranking guests at the ceremony, including world leaders, representatives of European monarchies, and royal... Read more
Catholic prelate to participate in British coronation for first time since Reformation
Along with other Christian leaders, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic archbishop of Westminster, will bestow a special blessing on King Charles... Read more
Pope Francis gave a relic of the true cross to King Charles for his coronation
Two pieces of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified will lead the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom’s... Read more
Benedict XVI is mourned in the United Kingdom
The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, King Charles, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain were... Read more
Catholic prayers for Queen Elizabeth II — and the new king
While millions bid final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II today, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have commented on... Read more
