Pope gifts King Charles shards from 'True Cross' crucifixion relic
The Church in Wales announce that the shards would be incorporated into the newly designed Cross of Wales, which will be used to lead King Charles III’s coronation procession.
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The Church in Wales announce that the shards would be incorporated into the newly designed Cross of Wales, which will be used to lead King Charles III’s coronation procession.
The Church in Wales announce that the shards would be incorporated into the newly designed Cross of Wales, which will be used to lead King Charles III's coronation procession.
Holy fragments have been incorporated into a crucifix which will lead King Charles III down the aisle of Westminster Abbey at the Coronation
The Cross of Wales, which will be carried through Westminster Abbey on May 6, also features two shards of the True Cross, which were provided by the pope.
Two shards (pictured) of the True Cross - which is said to be the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ - were given to Charles by Pope Francis to mark the coronation.