King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Historic Vatican Visit Confirmed Despite Pope’s Health Concerns
The royal couple is set to meet Pope Francis and mark significant interfaith milestones during their April trip, pending the pontiff's recovery from pneumonia.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Vatican, Rome, and Ravenna from April 7 to 10, 2025, as part of a state visit celebrating the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.
- The King is scheduled to meet Pope Francis on April 8, though the pontiff’s participation depends on his ongoing recovery from double pneumonia, which has shown gradual improvement.
- The visit will include a historic first, with King Charles becoming the first British monarch to visit the Papal Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls since the Reformation.
- In Rome, King Charles will address a joint session of the Italian Parliament, meet Italian leaders, and attend a state banquet hosted by President Sergio Mattarella.
- The trip highlights shared priorities such as interfaith reconciliation, environmental advocacy, and cultural preservation, while also commemorating the 80th anniversary of Ravenna’s liberation from Nazi occupation.
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