KIng Charles III's Warm Words to the New Pope, Pope Leo XIV
He privately communicates with the newly appointed Pontiff - Sends confidential communique to the newly elected pontiff
King Charlie III (76), that bloke on the throne, shot off a private little greeting to the freshly-elected Pope Leo XIV. Reportedly, according to sources like "Hello!" magazine, Buckingham Palace spilled the beans about the message on Friday. Seems the king decided to offer his and the queen's warmest congrats to the new bigwig running the Catholic Church.
"Chuck" has allegedly thrown kudos to the new Pope's "bloody dedication, compassion, and spiritual guidance." But, no worries, the palace kept the actual juicy bits of the message to themselves.
Historic Moment in the Vatican
Poor ol' Pope Francis (1936-2025) is history, and Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost (69), from Chicago, has taken his place. It's the first time a bloke from North America is leading the Catholic Church as the 267th Pontiff.
The Vatican hosted a two-day conclave for 133 cardinals, and the smoke that bellowed out from the Sistine Chapel last Thursday evening was a sign that a new Pope was in the mix, cheering up all the folks waiting in St. Peter's Square.
Tight Bond Between Monarchy and the Vatican
Charles' (wonder what the bloke thinks about being called that?) close bond with the late Pope Francis didn't go unnoticed. In April, just before the Pope's passing, Charles and Queen Camilla (77) paid a visit to the Vatican, discussing pressing issues such as climate change and religious cooperation.
Charles is all about interfaith dialogues and religious collaboration. When he gets coronated, spiritual leaders from various faiths will be in attendance, helping show off modern Britain's colorful religious landscape.
The exact meeting date with Pope Leo XIV is yet to be announced, but it's expected to happen in 2026. Typically, these meetings happen 12 to 18 months after a new Pope takes office.
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King Charles III, in a private message, extended warm congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, expressing admiration for his dedication, compassion, and spiritual guidance. The Vatican, home to the Catholic Church, welcomed Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pontiff, marking the first time a Pope from North America leads the Church. The message from Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles III's appreciation for the new Pope. The tight bond between the British monarchy and the Vatican was evident in King Charles III and Queen Camilla's previous discussion with Pope Francis regarding critical issues such as climate change and religious cooperation.
