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Vatican's 'trial of the century' resumes after prosecutors suffer embarrassing setbacks on appeal

The Vatican’s “trial of the century” has resumed with appeals after setbacks for the pope’s prosecutors

The Independent UK

Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch

Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See has publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit

The Independent UK

If Pope Leo joined Trump’s Board of Peace, it would compromise centuries of ‘positive neutrality’

Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders invited to join Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. Initially aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, Trump says it will also resolve conflicts globally. The Vatican’s secretary of state has said the pope needs time to consider whether to take part.

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Ukraine and Europe will be ready to present ‘refined’ peace plan to US ‘in near future’, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine remained ‘committed to a real peace’ after US president hints he could walk away from Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances

Pope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves

The Independent UK

Italy could act as mediator between Russia and Ukraine, says Pope Leo

Pontiff says Italy has capacity, ‘culturally and historically’, as he stresses importance of Europe’s involvement

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo makes stance clear on ‘only solution’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV has spoken out once again on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Independent UK

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The Vatican has given Rosalía its blessing – are the days of finger-wagging pontiffs over?

STATE OF THE ARTS: The pop star’s experimental, religious new album has found an unlikely fan in the Vatican, writes Fiona Sturges. Could this signal a new era of papal-pop culture diplomacy?

The Independent UK

Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia

Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian leader Abbas meet to address Gaza situation

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

Euronews

Pope Leo meets Palestinian President Abbas, discuss urgent need for Gaza aid, two-state solution

Pope Leo XIV has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the two discussed the urgent need for assistance to civilians in Gaza and a two-state solution to end the conflict

The Independent UK

King Charles joins Pope Leo in historic prayer during Vatican visit

Momentous state visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and celebrates Papal Jubilee held every 25 years

The Independent UK

King and Queen arrive in Vatican City for meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Charles will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation, as part of the state visit.

The Independent UK

King Charles prays with Pope Leo at Sistine Chapel in historic moment

Charles becomes the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation

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The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla to meet Pope Leo as Vatican state visit begins in earnest

The King and Queen were due to make the state visit to the Holy See in April,but the health problems of Pope Francis meant the trip was postponed.

Evening Standard

King Charles to meet with Pope Leo at Vatican for historic state visit

The King will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation

Evening Standard

King proud his visit to meet Pope Leo will act as symbol of Christian unity

Charles and Camilla have arrived in Italy for a state visit which will see the King pray alongside the head of the Catholic church.

The Independent UK

King Charles lands in Italy ahead of historic Vatican meeting with Pope Leo

The King will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation

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King and Queen put aside Prince Andrew furore as they arrive in Rome for Vatican state visit

Charles and Camilla touched down in Rome on Wednesday evening ahead of the start of their visit to the Holy See

International Business Times

UK King To Be First To Pray With Pope In Five Centuries

King Charles III leaves for a state visit to the Vatican Wednesday, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make history as the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with the pontiff since the schism between the churches 500 years ago.

Evening Standard

King to pray at public service with Pope during state visit to Vatican

Charles, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and Pope Leo XIV will pray together during an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel.

The Independent UK

Royals face further embarrassment as Virginia Giuffre’s memoir to go on sale

Publication comes in same week the King will be first British monarch to pray with the Pope since the Reformation.

Evening Standard

Royals brace for 'more days of pain ahead' as Virginia Giuffre’s blockbuster memoir comes out and police probe Andrew claims

Virginia Giuffre book release comes in same week the King will be first British monarch to pray with the Pope since the Reformation

Euronews

Azerbaijan strengthens ties with Vatican with restorations in Holy See

Azerbaijan is strengthening its relations with the Vatican and the Catholic world, supporting the restoration of historic catacombs in the Holy See and in parallel by building a new Catholic church in Azerbaijan.

The Guardian - UK

King Charles to be first reigning English monarch in 500 years to pray publicly with pope

Monarch will join Pope Leo XIV at an ecumenical service in Sistine Chapel during visit to the Vatican next month

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