While Charles's historic prayer garnered most attention, Camilla also made history by receiving the highest-ranking papal honor. She was bestowed with the Dame Grand Cross of the Vatican Order, recognizing her distinguished service to the Catholic Church and its mission.

Under the frescoed heavens of the Sistine Chapel, King Charles III – Supreme Governor of the Church of England – bowed his head in prayer Thursday next to newly-installed Pope Leo XIV.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla prayed Thursday with Pope Leo XIV in a historic visit to the Vatican to forge closer relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.

Your specific mission concerns the search for and common witness to the truth,” Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 24 at the Vatican.

The Vatican will return a few dozen artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada as part of cultural reconciliation.

Almost two-thirds of humanity—more than five billion people—live in countries where serious violations of religious freedom are taking place, according to the 2025 “Religious Freedom in the World Report.

Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the "Bel Espoir" sailboat and speak to the crew about peacemaking.

VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday for the first time with an organization of clergy abuse survivors and advocates, who said he agreed to maintain a permanent dialogue with them as they press for a zero-tolerance for abuse policy in the Catholic Church.