Global News Podcast King makes history by praying with Pope
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Oct 23, 2025 
Mark Lowen, a BBC correspondent in Rome, discusses the historic moment where King Charles prayed with the Pope, marking a symbol of unity. James Waterhouse reports on the EU's new sanctions on Russia and President Zelensky's talks in Brussels. Sarah Gervin shares insights on the Bloody Sunday trial verdict and the families' responses. Stephen McDonnell covers China's new five-year plan, while Andrew Harding addresses France's challenges with migrant crossings. Finally, explore a café owner’s innovative phone-free initiative to spark customer connections.
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Historic Royal-Papal Prayer
- King Charles praying with the Pope symbolically closed a 500-year rift between Anglicanism and Catholicism.
- The Vatican visit emphasised shared causes like conservation and humanitarian issues rather than doctrinal reconciliation.
Sanctions As Strategic Pressure
- US sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft aim to squeeze Russia's oil revenue and signal renewed Western pressure on Moscow.
- Officials see the US move as central to non-military efforts to push Russia toward negotiation or weaken its war finances.
Frozen Assets vs. Legal Limits
- Using frozen Russian assets to fund a huge loan to Ukraine raises major legal and political hurdles under international law.
- European leaders are divided on the idea despite its potential to plug Ukraine's large financial shortfall.