Pope Francis had a beforehand unannounced assembly at the Vatican on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) afternoon with Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, throughout their state visit to Italy, Buckingham Palace and the Vatican introduced.
Charles and Camilla had been due to make a proper state visit to the Vatican, however postponed their plans after medical doctors prescribed Francis two months of relaxation after the pontiff skilled a severe bout of double pneumonia.
The pope met the royal couple privately and provided his greatest needs for his or her twentieth wedding ceremony anniversary, which they celebrated on Wednesday, stated a Vatican assertion.
Buckingham Palace stated Charles and Camilla “were delighted The Pope was well enough to host them – and to have had the opportunity to share their best wishes in person.”
As British monarch, Charles heads the Church of England, which break up from the Catholic Church in 1534.
Francis and Charles have met twice beforehand in 2017 and 2019, earlier than Charles grew to become king. The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Francis at the Vatican in 2014.
Published – April 10, 2025 01:09 am IST
