King Charles Gives Historic Seal of Approval to Pope Leo XIV
- On Friday, the Dean and Canons of Windsor announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the title of Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with King Charles III's approval.
- This appointment serves as a reciprocal gesture following the state visit on October 23, 2025, where King Charles was welcomed as Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica and Abbey of St Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome.
- Specially commissioned chairs created for both religious sites commemorate these appointments, representing "a visible sign of spiritual fellowship, ecumenical friendship and Christian fraternity," according to the announcement released Friday.
- Bridging historical divisions between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England since the Reformation under King Henry VIII, the appointments mark a shared commitment to Christian unity.
- As the Pope continues recovery from surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, he will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week.
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