Vatican unveils Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms and official portrait

On Saturday, May 10, the Vatican Secretariat of State officially revealed the coat of arms and the motto of the new pope on his account X. The maxim chosen by Leo XIV encourages Catholics to unity. ...

Pope Leo XIV announced on Saturday that he will continue the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, stressing that the “precious legacy” he left behind must be followed. On the same day, the Terza Loggia Secretariat of State published the first image of his coat of arms, which also includes the motto: “In illo uno unum” - which translates to “In him who is one, let us be one.” This maxim, inspired by Saint Augustine, emphasizes the importance of un…

Vatican unveils Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms and official portrait

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 theological focuses of the first-ever American successor to St.…

The maxim, inspired by Saint Augustine and already available to the sovereign pontiff before his appointment, emphasizes the importance of unity in the Church.

Vatican unveils Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms, official portrait - Washington Examiner

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 theological focuses of the first-ever American successor to St. Peter. The Vatican released the Bishop of Rome’s official coat of arms on Saturday. It depicts an upper portion marked with a fleur-de-lis and a lower half decorated with a burning heart, pierce…

In front of the cardinals this Saturday, Pope Leo XIV also explained the meaning of the choice of his name and gathered on the tomb of his predecessor, Francis.