Charles, who is titular head of the Church of England, strongly wanted to visit the Vatican during the 2025 Holy YearDuring the visit, Charles will be given a formal new title and recognition at a pontifical basilicaVATICAN CITY: The Catholic Church and Church of England, divided for centuries over issues that now include the ordination of female priests, will take a historic step on the path to unity next week when Britain’s King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together in the Sistine Chapel, officials said Friday.The Oct.

The King will become the first British monarch to pray in a church service with a pope since the Reformation.

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