In this video, we have Edward Pentin, the Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Register, reporting live from England for the coronation of King Charles III. He discusses the historic significance of Cardinal Vincent Nichols giving the formal blessing, the first time a Catholic bishop has taken part in the coronation since the 16th century. He also talks about the involvement of Pope Francis, who is sending Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See Secretary of State, and a relic of the True Cross for the coronation. Edward shares the festive atmosphere in England and the Catholic influence on the coronation ceremony. Tune in to learn more about this exciting event and its significance for Catholic-Anglican relations.
Edward Pentin began reporting on the Pope and the Vatican with Vatican Radio before moving on to become the Rome correspondent for EWTN's National Catholic Register. He has also reported on the Holy See and the Catholic Church for a number of other publications including Newsweek, Newsmax, Zenit, The Catholic Herald, and The Holy Land Review, a Franciscan publication specializing in the Church and the Middle East. Edward is the author of The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates (Sophia Institute Press, 2020) and The Rigging of a Vatican Synod? An Investigation into Alleged Manipulation at the Extraordinary Synod on the Family (Ignatius Press, 2015).
