King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then
King Charles III will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican during a state visit next month, which includes events in Italy and Rome. The visit signifies closer ties between the Catholic Church and the Church of England, a priority for Charles. The trip also highlights British-Italian relations and includes a visit to Ravenna to commemorate the liberation of the region from the Nazis. The king will also visit the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls during the Papal Jubilee.
