Article 6WGY3 King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

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Angela Giuffrida in Rome
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British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to Italy

King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise private visit to a convalescing Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon during their four-day state visit to Italy.

The royal couple visited Francis, 88, at his home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, where he is recovering from a serious bout of pneumonia in both lungs. An official audience had previously been removed from the royals' schedule due to the pontiff's ill health.

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