Vanity Fair<\/a> that King Charles “will not travel to the Vatican, in accordance with protocol and precedence which dictates that the Sovereign does not attend funerals, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.” And this isn’t the first time an heir has attended the funeral of a pope on behalf of the sovereign\u2014back in 2005, then-Prince Charles attended Pope John Paul II’s funeral on behalf of Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\nThat said, King Charles did visit the pope just a few days before his recent passing, and he released a statement after his death.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis,\u201d Charles said. \u201cOur heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHis Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others,\u201d he added. \u201cHis belief that care for Creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world. Through his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many.”<\/p>\n
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