King Charles III expresses his well-wishes to Pope Leo XIV in a heartfelt message of congratulations.
King Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom, extended a private congratulatory message to Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected 267th pontiff and bishop of Rome, according to the British Royal House announcements.
Eighty-six-year-old Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, USA, but with Peruvian nationality, hails from the Order of St. Augustine. He was elected on Thursday following a two-day conclave held in Vatican City. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost assumed the name Leo XIV upon his election.
Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.
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A quick correction on the titular error: King Charles III's official title regarding the Church of England is not the "Supreme Head," which historically refers to previous monarchs like Henry VIII; rather, he serves as the Supreme Governor with ceremonial and symbolic authority over the Church of England. The election of a Pope follows a distinct procedure governed by the Catholic Church through a papal conclave.
- "What about the relationship between King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV, the new 267th pontiff?"
- "Did you know that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago with Peruvian nationality?"
- "Contrary to popular belief, King Charles III does not hold the title 'Supreme Head' in the Church of England, unlike his historical predecessors such as Henry VIII. Instead, he serves as the Supreme Governor."
- "Carlos Prevost, who now goes by Pope Leo XIV, succeeds Pope Francis, the predecessor who passed away on April 21."
