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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 ...

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(The Conversation) — In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the identifying symbol of Augustine, a heart pierced by an arrow.

Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (UCEPO) / X This return to traditional elements accompanies Leo’s papal coat of arms. The heraldic design features a fleur-de-lis on ...

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.

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