King Charles leads UK tributes to Benedict

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 02, 2023 12:04 am

London, United Kingdom: King Charles on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) led Britain's tributes to former pope Benedict 16th, who has died aged 95, praising his efforts to 'promote peace' between Catholic and Protestant communities.

The king acknowledged the former pontiff's 'constant efforts to promote peace' and to 'strengthen the relationship between the global Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church,' adding he received the news with 'deep sadness.'

In this file photograph taken on April 27, 2009, Pope Benedict 16th (center) walks with Britain's Prince Charles (left) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during a meeting in his private library at The Vatican. AFP PHOTO

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