Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit

Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip. Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. The two religious leaders met at the Vatican on Monday Pope Leo XIV, a smiling white man with grey hair, wearing a red robe and a white skull cap, shakes the hand of Dame Sarah Mullally. She is wearing white, red and black religious robes with a large cross around her neck and a clerical collar. Her hair is blond and short, with a fringe and she is smiling. Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised Pope Leo for speaking out against injustice after the pair's historic meeting at the Vatican. Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, met Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace on Monday, and told the pontiff he would receive a "warm welcome" if he were to visit the UK. In an address following a private discussion between the two religious leaders, she said they were united in prayer for justice and for "peace in our world". It follows the Pope's warning earlier this month that the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" as he criticised the cost of war during a visit to Cameroon. Dame Sarah said: "Your Holiness, you have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope." The meeting comes weeks after US President Donald Trump accused the Pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy". Pope Leo had voiced concerns over Trump's threat that "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to US demands to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, a threat which was averted after the two sides agreed to a ceasefire. The pontiff said he would continue to "speak out loudly against war" and promote peace. The Pope has faced criticism from Donald Trump for speaking out against the cost of war Pope Leo XIV, wearing long robes and a white skullcap, waves a gold thurible in the air, which emits smoke from incense. Dame Sarah said the Pope's message "reminded us that despite our sufferings, people long for life in all its fullness and countless people are working each day for this vision of the common good". She also told him that King Charles III had "valued his recent visit", after the two men prayed together in October. She also told him that King Charles III had "valued his recent visit", after The symbolic moment was the first time a British monarch had prayed at a public service with the head of the Catholic Church since the Reformation. Dame Sarah told the Pope: "Please be assured of a warm welcome from the Church of England should you honour the United Kingdom with a visit." Pope Leo, the first American-born man to lead the Catholic Church, has recently returned from a trip to Africa, where he visited four nations. Pope Leo, the first American-born man to lead the Catholic Church, has recently returned from a trip to Africa, His pilgrimage was "full of life and joy", the Archbishop said. Pope Leo XIV waves during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump A woman wearing sunglasses, a headwrap and a patterned dress in cream, green and orange, smiling and cheering. Behind her, are women wearing pink, some of whom are pointing and others are waving Cameroonian flags Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit. Although NI's 1926 Census forms were lost, surviving data gives a snapshot of society at the time. The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president. Sam Pearce has experienced transphobic abuse in Jersey and backs calls for a hate crime law. The Diocese of Truro said he would be "fondly remembered by many". The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa. Councillors agreed the plans for a property in Eyemouth could go ahead after carrying out a site visit. Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.