On Tuesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls, the Roman church traditionally thought to hold the saint’s remains. After a moment of prayer in front of St Paul’s tomb, the Pope presided over a brief prayer service. In his homily, Pope Leo reflected on a reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans, which, he said, contains three major themes – grace, faith, and justification – which can help illuminate the Petrine Ministry to which he has been called. Pope L

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for our dearly departed brothers and sisters, especially during the month of November. “Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the all faithful departed rest in peace.” | Vatican News

Marking a historic moment in Anglican-Catholic relations, King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel for Midday Prayer as part of their official state visit to the Vatican. The ecumenical prayer service, held in Latin and English, built upon the good relations between the Vatican and the United Kingdom. | Vatican News