The book was made with the help of the Vatican metal shop, which created a metal frame shaped like a closed book. The gardeners filled it with reddish vulcanic gravel to represent the cover and white ...

Pope Leo XIV has announced his motto and coat of arms – a long-held tradition for those in the ranks of bishops, cardinals and popes. The choice of symbols and words reflects the person’s ...

VATICAN CITY — 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 ...

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.

Pope Leo XIV presented his coat of arms and motto, reflecting his spiritual values and mission. The coat of arms combines symbols of purity and conversion, while the motto emphasizes Christian unity.

Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms features a shield divided into two parts, each carrying deep symbolic meaning. In the upper section, set against a blue background, is a white lily, symbolizing purity ...

The furnishings and minutiae of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate are being rolled out in the days following his election. These small details offer a glimpse into the tastes, preferences, and even ...