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King Charles may redefine Defender of Faith title

As King Charles III assumes the throne, speculation mounts over whether he will modernise the ancient title 'Defender of the Faith' to embrace Britain's multi-faith society, potentially transforming the monarchy's relationship with religion.

King Charles prays with Pope in 500-year first

In an unprecedented ecumenical moment, King Charles III and Pope Leo shared prayers at the Vatican, marking the first such royal-papal worship in five centuries and signalling a new era of interfaith dialogue.

Vatican denies UK loan of Raphael's masterpiece

In an unprecedented diplomatic decision, the Vatican has rejected King Charles's personal request to borrow a pivotal Sistine Chapel fresco for a landmark British exhibition, citing Italy's stringent cultural heritage laws.

Camilla's Elizabeth II tribute in Vatican meeting

In a moving sartorial tribute, Queen Camilla mirrors Queen Elizabeth II's iconic black ensemble during her first papal audience at the Vatican, nearly 65 years after the late monarch's historic visit.

King Charles Makes History with Vatican Visit

In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to attend a Vatican event alongside Catholic leaders, signalling a transformative shift in Anglican-Catholic relations.

King Charles makes historic first Vatican state visit

In a landmark moment for modern monarchy, King Charles III embarks on his first official state visit to the Vatican, meeting Pope Francis to discuss climate change, interfaith dialogue, and global peace initiatives.

King Charles to make first state visit to Vatican City

Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles will undertake his inaugural state visit to the Vatican, marking a significant moment in UK-Holy See relations and continuing his lifelong commitment to interfaith dialogue.

Venezuelan doctor approved for sainthood by Vatican

Pope Francis advances sainthood cause for Dr José Gregorio Hernández, beloved Venezuelan physician known as 'Doctor of the Poor', recognising second miracle attributed to his intercession.

Secret Vatican: Sistine Chapel Without Crowds

Discover insider strategies for visiting Vatican City's most famous attractions, including the Sistine Chapel, during exclusive quiet hours away from the tourist masses.

King Charles makes history with Pope prayer service

In an unprecedented display of interfaith unity, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in half a millennium to participate in a public prayer service with the Pope during his historic state visit to Vatican City.

King Charles visits Sistine Chapel in historic first

In a landmark moment for Anglican-Catholic relations, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to visit the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, meeting with senior Church of England bishops during his private tour.

Pope Leo brokers historic global hunger agreement

In an unprecedented gathering at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV brokers a groundbreaking international agreement where world leaders commit to concrete action against food insecurity, marking a turning point in the fight against hunger.

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