Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope Leo's anti-war stance after Vatican meeting
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope Leo's anti-war stance after Vatican meeting
9 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Church of England leader, met Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace on Monday, offering him a warm welcome to the UK.
The leaders united in prayer for justice and peace, following Pope Leo's recent criticism of war and global injustice, and his return from a four-nation African trip.
Their meeting follows tensions over Pope Leo's opposition to US President Trump's Iran threats and marks ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the Anglican and Catholic churches.
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