Pope Leo's message of condolence on death of Duchess of Kent read at royal funeral
16th September 2025
The Pope has sent a message of condolence
which was read at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Katharine,
who died on September 4 at the age of 92, converted to Catholicism
in 1994. Pope Leo XIV sent the message to King Charles who was
present at the funeral of the Duchess which took place at
Westminster Cathedral. The Pope said ‘’ I was saddened to learn of
the death of Her Royal…

