I have interviewed both Cardinal Nichols and Abbot Christopher Jamison and their contributions here brought back some wonderful memories of my visit to the UK in 2010 for Pope Benedict’s visit.
I am guessing many of you will watch all or part of the coronation ceremony tomorrow (depending on the time zone where you live!), so this information might be interesting.
THE CHRISTIAN ASPECTS OF A BRITISH CORONATION – CARDINAL NICHOLS: CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III IS ‘PROFOUNDLY CHRISTIAN’ – The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster reflects on the significance of the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and the various Christian and ecumenical elements of the ancient liturgical ceremony. Cardinal Nichols: Coronation of King Charles III is ‘profoundly Christian’ – Vatican News
CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III: CATHOLIC LITURGICAL LINKS – As royal watchers await the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, an Abbot and Ambassador walk us through several ecumenical elements of the liturgy of the coronation, which has some little-known Catholic elements. 55. Coronation of King Charles III: Catholic liturgical links – Vatican News
CORONATION CEREMONY TO FEATURE SIGNIFICANT ECUMENICAL ELEMENTS – Abbot Christopher Jamison speaks with Vatican Media about the ecumenical and interreligious elements that will mark the coronation of King Charles III, which takes place Saturday. Coronation ceremony to feature significant ecumenical elements – Vatican News
UK AMBASSADOR TO HOLY SEE FORESEES EXCELLENT RELATIONS UNDER KING CHARLES III – Christopher Trott, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See, highlights several new elements of the Coronation, and expresses confidence for a continued fruitful and warm relationship between the British government and the Vatican under the new King. UK Ambassador to Holy See foresees excellent relations under King Charles III – Vatican News
File photo of Pope Francis meeting Prince Charles of Wales on 13 October 2019 (Vatican Media)
Joan's Rome 