The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not ...

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It’s a simple but powerful symbol for Catholics and Orthodox Christians, a physical prayer invoking the Holy Trinity and remembering Jesus Christ ... perform the sign of the cross. Credit: My Catholic ...

Pope Francis’s funeral will be “a symbol of his humility”, the head of a Catholic aid organisation has said. Thousands of people are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral to bid a ...

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Pope Francis’s funeral will be “a symbol of his humility”, the head of a Catholic aid organisation has said. Thousands of people are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral to bid a final ...