Pope to Receive Kings of England on October 23

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* King Charles to Receive Title: ⁢King Charles III will be conferred with the title of Royal⁤ Brother of Saint Paul during a ceremony⁢ at the Basilica ⁢of Saint Paul Outside the Walls‍ on October 23rd.
* Ancient ⁢Importance: The Basilica has strong ties to the Crown of England, and the abbey’s shield features the ‍emblem of the Order of the Garter (a high English distinction).
* Symbolism of the title: The title is⁤ a “sign of honor and of spiritual ⁢communion” reflecting the progress in reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the⁢ Church of England.
* Special Seat: A seat has been created for King Charles, featuring his coat of arms⁤ and the phrase That⁣ they might potentially be one (from John 17). This seat will remain in ⁣the ⁤Basilica for future use by King Charles and his successors.