King Charles to meet Pope Leo on rearranged Vatican visit
Published: 9/26/2025

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will finally meet Pope Leo XIV in a rearranged Vatican visit next month. This state visit, announced by Buckingham Palace, highlights the close ties between the Catholic Church and the Church of England, of which the King is the supreme governor. The visit was rescheduled due to the poor health of the late Pope Francis, whom the royal couple had a private meeting with earlier this year.