King Charles III is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican next month, suggesting optimism about the pontiff’s recovery from double pneumonia. Francis, 88, was hospitalized on February 14 after a week of bronchitis, diagnosed with a complex respiratory infection. The Vatican will cease providing daily updates as the pope gradually improves. Charles wrote privately to the pope upon his illness. The king’s visit aims to strengthen ties between the Catholic Church and the Church of England. The trip will include events in Rome and Italy, emphasizing links between the nations amidst support for Ukraine. Charles will visit the Papal Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, a site for reconciliation and ecumenical relations.

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