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Prince Edward Represents King at Historic Pope Inauguration

5/20/2025

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Prince Edward stood in for King Charles at the historic inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, where a crowd of 200,000 celebrated the first American pope's mass. U.S. Vice President JD Vance extended an invitation for the pope to visit Washington. Leo's powerful message of unity and peace resonated as he tackled pressing global issues, stirring varied reactions in political spheres.

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Prince Edward stood in for King Charles at the historic inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, where a crowd of 200,000 celebrated the first American pope's mass. U.S. Vice President JD Vance extended an invitation for the pope to visit Washington. Leo's powerful message of unity and peace resonated as he tackled pressing global issues, stirring varied reactions in political spheres.