Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint ... In the context of the Catholic Church, the inverted cross is a reference to the crucifixion of Saint Peter, who is ...

While Pope Leo XIV's attire may have appeared lavish compared to Francis', the new pontiff actually ... and a pectoral cross (large cross worn as a necklace), Morrill explained.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing ... and follow in Pope Francis’ social justice-minded ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and ... in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who put a commitment to social ...