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Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms of Pope Francis that adorned their facade with Pope Leo XIV’s shield; however, Vatican gardeners have already made ...

A detail of a botanical reproduction of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms can be seen in this photo taken in May 2025 at the Vatican. CNS photo/courtesy of the office governing Vatican City State A new pope ...

By now, readers are likely aware that Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, has roots stretching from Chicago to Philadelphia to Peru’s Lambayeque region at the foot of the Andes.

Pope Leo XIV's devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.

The Holy See on Sunday released the official coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV with an inscribed motto that reflects his Augustinian roots. According to the Vatican Media, the coat of arms of the 267 th ...

Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms with his episcopal motto, "In Illo uno unum," literally "In the One (Christ), we are one," is seen in an image published by the Vatican Secretariat of State May 10, 2025.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican. Here are the key things to know about ...

When the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals convenes in Vatican City's Sistine Chapel in May to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, a Michigan native will be taking part.

As the Catholic Church prepares to welcome 21 new cardinals at the solemn consistory on Dec. 7, each of the men receiving a red hat is set to arrive with a distinctive coat of arms and spiritual ...

(Father Philip G. Bochanski, vicar general and moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, designed the coat of arms for Bishop-elect Dennis Walsh. Father Bochanski, who has designed ...

A closer look at the heraldic elements of the coat of arms further reveals the devotion to the church’s mother and one of her great champions. The colors The predominant color of the coat of arms ...