Buckingham Palace's communication team has decided not to hide any longer the latest and unexpected decision that Charles III has made with Pope Leo XIV. Information that came to light hours after the election of the new leader of the Catholic Church.
This Thursday, May 8, after two days of anticipation, the chimney of the Sistine Chapel emitted its iconic white smoke around 6:07 p.m. Signaling that the conclave had successfully concluded.
However, it wasn't until 7:15 p.m. when the protodeacon cardinal, Dominique Mamberti, proclaimed the desired "Habemus Papam" from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. From there, Robert Francis Prevost was presented, who chose the name Leo XIV for his papacy.
As expected, in the following hours, all kinds of information related to the new pontiff have come to light. Additionally, several political and institutional figures have already publicly expressed their congratulations to the new leader of the Catholic Church, including the Dukes of Luxembourg.
Now, journalist José Moreno has confirmed through X the latest decision that Charles III has made with Pope Leo XIV: he has contacted him privately.
Charles III and Buckingham Palace reveal the latest decision they have made with Pope Leo XIV
In one of his latest posts, this expert on the Royal House has stated that "Charles III has sent a private message to Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election."
He has also confirmed that, like Buckingham Palace, "other royal houses around the world such as Spain, the Emirates, Italy, and France have communicated with the new Pope of the Vatican."
Meanwhile, the Dukes of Luxembourg wanted to have a nice gesture with Leo XIV. The royal couple shared an image on their social media in which they appear alongside the new pope and his predecessor, Francis I.
A post they took advantage of to "express our warmest congratulations on the occasion of your election to the Sovereign Pontificate." "Becoming the head of the Catholic Church represents a moment of hope for millions of faithful around the world," they added.
Finally, the Dukes of Luxembourg expressed their wish that Leo XIV's pontificate "be a bearer of peace, dialogue among peoples, and universal fraternity."