This is because Camilla does not have permission to wear white when meeting the pope; only seven women in the world have that privilege. Protocol means that most women meeting the pope should wear black, with no cleavage, as well a mantilla, which is a kind of headscarf.

Almost two-thirds of humanity—more than five billion people—live in countries where serious violations of religious freedom are taking place, according to the 2025 “Religious Freedom in the World Report.

Pope Leo decried mistreatment of immigrants as a "grave crime" on Thursday, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants weeks after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies.

On the feast day of St. Francis, a beloved champion of the poor, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You").

Royal tours are always packed with historical significance, but a meeting with the Pope adds an extra layer of gravity and tradition. Queen Camilla recently made an important visit to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis and conducting official duties that captured the world's attention.