Pope Leo & Archbishop Mullally: Unity in Faith

0:00On April 27th, Pope Leo, the first American head of the 1.4 billion Catholics, just hosted ceremonially the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and the first woman leading 85 million Anglicans for their inaugural face to face at the Vatican. They swapped gifts, held a private chat, then prayed side by side in the 17th century chapel, marking a big symbolic step for Church's split. Since 1534, this encounter builds on warming ties between the two fates, with Leo welcoming Malali into his ornate apostolic palace office. She's fresh off her march installation, a move that stirred debate in conservative Anglican circles in Africa and Asia, while Leo's been hitting the global state hard, like his recent Africa tour, calling out war and dictators. Mali prays Leo's bold messaging on peace and the common good, saying it hit right when the world needed it most. Leo noted real progress in unity, but flagged fresh hurdles popping up lately. Surging them to keep proclaiming their shared faith, despite the obstacles.

1:04Their traditions line up on core beliefs, though Catholics stick to male priests and celibacy rules. Relations have thought over decades, from bitter foes to partners in prayer and service. Rapping this up, with King Charles III already linking up with Leo, last October in the Sistine Chapel, the first such royal Pope prayer since. Henry VIII's era, these bridges feel sturdier, pointing to more joint witness ahead. You've been listening to US News Today, AI-powered national coverage.