Will King Charles III defend the faith?

By Tim Wyatt2022-09-29T11:03:00

The Queen was perhaps the most visible – and admired – Christian in British public life. But how will her son’s faith influence his rule? Tim Wyatt reports

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The King and Pope praying together is an historic moment for the Church

2025-10-23T13:34:00Z By Catherine Pepinster

King Charles’ visit to the Vatican could be a turning point in the relationship between the Catholic and Protestant faiths, says Catherine Pepinster. As the first British monarch to pray with the Pope, he is leading the way in healing a centuries-old rift
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What King Charles’s first Christmas message revealed about his Christian faith

2023-01-03T16:28:00Z By Catherine Pepinster

King Charles III’s record-breaking Christmas Day broadcast highlighted the fine balancing act that a believing monarch in a secular society must tread, says Catherine Pepinster
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What can Christians expect from King Charles’ first Christmas broadcast?

2022-12-20T12:42:00Z By Elizabeth Phillips

Queen Elizabeth II clearly communicated her faith in her annual Christmas speech. But will King Charles? And will it give us any further insight into how he sees his role as Defender of the Faith?

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