Defender of the Faith, Meet the Bishop of Rome

King Charles III’s visit next week to the Vatican marks an extraordinary moment in the history of what was once called Christendom. For the first time since Henry VIII split with the Church of Rome five centuries ago, the pope — Leo XIV — and the defender of the faith — Charles — will bow their heads together in prayer. And at the Sistine Chapel no less, enmeshed by Michelangelo’s frescoes of creation and last judgment.