King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV Pray Together in Historic First. King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV made history by praying together in the Sistine Chapel for the first time. The joint prayer symbolically closed a divide dating back to the 16th-century Reformation. The service featured music and prayers about nature, emphasizing unity between faiths. Queen Camilla joined the King, dressed in traditional black attire for the papal meeting. Later, the royal couple prayed privately at the tomb of St Paul at the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. The visit highlighted historic ties between the English monarchy and the Vatican before the Reformation. The meeting ended with exchanges of gifts and honours, marking a new era of reconciliation between the two churches. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT