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We returned to the Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls, one year after His Majesty The King visited it as ‘Royal Confrater’. Today’s Moment of Prayer and Vespers celebrated the enduring ecumenical friendship that Their Majesties’ State Visit helped strengthen 🇻🇦🇬🇧
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I warmly welcome the news that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
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Leone XIV ha accettato il titolo onorifico concesso da Re Carlo III, dal decano e i canonici di Windsor, con il sostegno dell'arcivescovo di Canterbury: un segno visibile di “comunione spirituale, amicizia ecumenica e fraternità cristiana”
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The appointment follows King Charles III’s acceptance of the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during his State Visit to the Holy See in October 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV accepts honorary title at St George's Chapel, Windsor
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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
A particularly poignant announcement today, on the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Holy See.
Full statement here:
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23 October 2025: From the ecumenical prayer with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel to HM The King becoming ‘Royal Confrater’ at St Paul’s Outside the Walls, we look back at images of the State Visit and the enduring 🇬🇧🇻🇦 bonds it so beautifully celebrated. 📷: Vatican Media
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A year ago today, Their Majesties made their historic State Visit to the Holy See.
🎥 Watch these memorable moments, as a reminder of the visit’s lasting diplomatic and ecumenical significance, and of the longstanding ties of friendship and dialogue that connect 🇬🇧 🇻🇦
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Moving visit to Santa Maria Maggiore, meeting Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas and paying my respects at the tomb of Pope Francis.
Eighteen months after his passing, I left a white rose in remembrance of a life dedicated to humility, compassion and service. 🌹🤍
Ahead of the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Holy See on 23 October, our Ambassador @TammySandhu revisited the path of this historic visit, reflecting on its lasting diplomatic and ecumenical significance.
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Cardinal George Koovakad's visit to the UK continued on Sunday with an ecumenical gathering with Jewish representation at Westminster Cathedral Hall, titled ‘In Prayer for Peace’.
Cardinal Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, said: "More than ever, our world needs our unity, our friendship and our collaboration... Our respective traditions teach truth, compassion, reconciliation, justice and peace. We must reaffirm service to humanity, at all times."
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‘The Commonwealth and the Catholic Church are global families with a shared commitment to human dignity.’ - Our Ambassador @TammySandhu welcomed Commonwealth Cardinals and Bishops for a conversation on peace, reconciliation and the legacy of Their Majesties’ historic State Visit.
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Wishing His Holiness Pope Leo XIV all best wishes for his surgery this week and a swift recovery 🇬🇧 ❤️🩹 🇻🇦
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Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.
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Delighted to meet Cardinal George Koovakad ahead of his visit to 🇬🇧. We discussed the richness of our multi-faith society and the important role faith leaders play in fostering dialogue, mutual understanding and stronger communities. Wishing His Eminence a fruitful visit 🇻🇦
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Cardinal George Jakob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the "Spirit of Assisi" born 40 years ago with Pope St. John Paul II's interreligious encounter in the Italian city, saying the Christian response to war, and the only path to peace, is “a humanity that prays, walks together, and disarms itself first.”
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A joyful welcome to UISG! We were delighted to host Tammy Sandhu, the new @UKinHolySee , Dr Anabel Inge and Minna Raban, the new Deputy Head of Mission.
Grateful for this encounter, we look forward to building hope together. #UISG
This morning our Ambassador @TammySandhu met with HE Brian Burch, US Ambassador to the Holy See, for a valuable exchange on shared priorities and opportunities for 🇬🇧🇺🇸cooperation. 📷 Courtesy of @USinHolySee
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A pleasure to meet Monsignor Anthony Ekpo, Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State. We discussed the enduring strength of UK-Holy See relations and the importance of human connection in navigating challenges. And with a magnificent view over St Peter’s Square!
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“For me, representation is not really about being the first, it's about not being the last.”
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