The Latest Breaking News from Holy See

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 · Nov 19, 2025

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 · Nov 6, 2025

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 · Nov 6, 2025

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 · Oct 23, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025