King and Queen Arrive in Rome for Historic Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

The King and Queen of the United Kingdom arrived in Rome for a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV, marking a significant moment in ecumenism between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.

• The King and Queens state visit to the Holy See in Vatican City includes a public prayer service with the Pope on Thursday, a historic first since before the Reformation.
• This meeting is particularly significant for the monarchy of the United Kingdom as it aims to shift public attention away from the ongoing Prince Andrew scandal.
• The gathering in Rome will take place in the iconic Sistine Chapel, symbolizing a potential new chapter in relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.