King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV will pray together in a “unique” Sistine Chapel service not seen in centuries, Buckingham Palace said Friday, as it announced next week’s state visit to the Vatican.
Charles, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will meet Leo for the first time since he became pontiff in May, during what the palace called an “historic” two-day visit ending Thursday.
“It will mark a significant moment in relations between the Catholic Church and Church of England, of which His Majesty is Supreme Governor,” it said in a statement.
“In the first such occasion in many centuries, the Pope and The King will pray together in a unique ecumenical service at the Sistine Chapel.”
It will be the first time a British monarch and pope have prayed together at a…