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Pope Leo XIV greets Patriarch Bartholome of Constantinople during an audience with ecumenical guests on the day after the inaugural Mass of of his papacy
Pope reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue (19 May 2025)

A view of the crowd gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis. The photo was taken from among the ecumenical delegation to the left of the altar
Through papal funeral, Christ proclaimed living Saviour for all (12 May 2025)

A Statement from the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury's Representative to the Holy See
A Statement from the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See (9 May 2025)

Pope Leo XIV appears on the loggia in St. Peter's Basilica after his election as the 267th pope and bishop of Rome
Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost (8 May 2025)

he Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has shared a message of encouragement on the election of Pope Leo XIV
A message of encouragement from the Secretary General on the election of Pope Leo XIV (8 May 2025)

February ~ 2013 ~ Anglican-Roman Catholic news & opinion

Anglican-Roman Catholic relations rest, in part, on pope’s successor
11 February 2013 • Persistent link: iarccum.org/?p=4384 •

The future of Anglican-Roman Catholic relations is, in part, down to who will succeed Pope Benedict, according to the archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See.

Responding to today’s surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the Very Rev. David Richardson said the implications for Anglican-Roman Catholic relations in the long term “will depend on who is elected to succeed him.”

However, Richardson, who is also director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, said that other relationships continue despite the change in leadership.
Breaking news: Pope Benedict to resign on February 28
11 February 2013 • Persistent link: iarccum.org/?p=4386 •
Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation effective February 28

In a surprise announcement, this morning Pope Benedict XVI informed the cardinals gathered in Consistory that he has decided to resign effective February 28 for health reasons. The resignation apparently surprised even his closest of aides. The last pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415 during the Council of Constance as a means of resolving the Western Schism. The Vatican expects a conclave will elect the next pope before the end of March. According to the BBC, Benedict XVI is not expected to take part in the conclave to elect his successor. The Vatican spokesman, Fr Federico Lombardi, announced that Benedict would retire to Castel Gandolfo after his resignation. More details are expected in the coming weeks.