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flag King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, sparking backlash from Protestant leaders who say it violates his oath to the Church of England.

flag On October 23, 2025, King Charles III participated in a historic prayer service with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, marking the first known joint prayer between a British monarch and a pope. flag The event drew criticism from Rev. flag Kyle Paisley, a Free Presbyterian minister in Northern Ireland, who called for the king to abdicate, arguing the act violated his coronation oath to uphold the Church of England and undermined Protestant tradition. flag The Orange Order also expressed dismay, calling it a “sad day for Protestantism.” The gathering, which included Queen Camilla, sparked debate over the monarchy’s religious role and its evolving relationship with the Catholic Church.

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