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King Charles III’s Vatican Visit Unveils Deep Divisions Despite Historic Gesture

By Economics Desk | October 17, 2025

King Charles III’s upcoming prayer with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican is being hailed as historic, but centuries-old divisions remain unresolved. This event exposes ongoing tensions that challenge true Christian unity and raise questions about religious authority and influence.

In a move framed as a milestone for Christian unity, Britain’s King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV will share a prayer service in the Sistine Chapel—an event unmatched since the Reformation. However, beneath this veneer of reconciliation lies a history of division that continues to shape not only spiritual relations but geopolitical and cultural dynamics deeply connected to America’s allies and national security interests. How Historic Is This Step Toward Unity? The so-called ecumenical prayer service scheduled for October 23 is presented as a bridge over centuries of separation since King Henry VIII severed ties with Rome in 1534....

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