查尔斯三世国王在西斯廷教堂向教皇利奥十四世宗座祈祷,激起新教领袖的强烈反对,他们说这违反了他对英格兰教会的誓言。 King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, sparking backlash from Protestant leaders who say it violates his oath to the Church of England.

2025年10月23日,查尔斯三世国王与教皇利奥十四在梵蒂冈的西斯廷教堂参加了一次历史性祈祷仪式,这是英国君主与教皇第一次联合祈祷。 On October 23, 2025, King Charles III participated in a historic prayer service with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, marking the first known joint prayer between a British monarch and a pope. 这场活动引起了牧师的批评. The event drew criticism from Rev. Kyle Paisley是北爱尔兰自由长老会的部长,他呼吁国王退位,辩称这一行为违反了他维护英格兰教会的加冕誓言,并破坏了新教传统。 Kyle Paisley, a Free Presbyterian minister in Northern Ireland, who called for the king to abdicate, arguing the act violated his coronation oath to uphold the Church of England and undermined Protestant tradition. 橙色骑士团也表示失望,称其为“新教安息日 ” 。 包括卡米拉女王在内的集会引发了对君主制宗教作用及其与天主教会不断演变的关系的辩论。 The Orange Order also expressed dismay, calling it a “sad day for Protestantism.” The gathering, which included Queen Camilla, sparked debate over the monarchy’s religious role and its evolving relationship with the Catholic Church.