“Not being true to his oath,” says reverend
Reverend Kyle Paisley, son of Democratic Unionist Party founder Ian Paisley, voiced his disapproval, arguing that the king is not remaining faithful to his religious promise.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster’s Talkback programme, Paisley insisted that King Charles should “uphold the protestant faith” and claimed that praying alongside the Pope is “breaking his oath” and failing “to defend a reformed faith when he mixes in that kind of way.”
Calls for abdication
When asked whether King Charles should abdicate, Reverend Paisley responded: “Yes, because I don’t think he is being true to his oath.
“The Protestant faith historically and theologically is a world apart from Catholicism,” he continued. “I don’t for the life of me see how he can engage in that kind of corporate worship. It gives the impression that it’s not essentially different.”
Buckingham Palace has not yet issued a response to the criticism.
Purpose of Charles and Camilla’s visit
Ahead of the royal audience with Pope Leo XIV, a spokesperson for King Charles released a statement emphasizing the importance of the trip. The king highlighted the historic nature of the visit and what it represents for improving relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.
He stated: “His Majesty is greatly looking forward to meeting Pope Leo and celebrating together the historical significance of this visit, representing, as it does, such a landmark in relationships between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. And between the UK and the Holy See.
“At times of such global challenge, it has seldom been more important for Christian communities around the world to unite in faith and in fellowship with our partners.”
