Overview
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is the first woman to hold the role, met the Pope in a private audience on Monday before they prayed together in the Urban VIII Chapel.
- In her address, Sarah Mullally praised Pope Leo’s forceful calls against war and said he would receive a warm welcome if he visits the United Kingdom.
- Pope Leo urged Catholics and Anglicans to proclaim Christ together and to keep working to overcome differences that still block full communion.
- Both leaders have pressed for peace in recent weeks, a stance that drew a public rebuke from President Donald Trump earlier this month.
- Lambeth Palace said the four-day Rome visit aims to strengthen ties through prayer, personal meetings, and formal theological talks.