The symbolic elements of Pope Leo XIV’s election, his vestments, and coat of arms

Yesterday, the world celebrated a historic event. After a day and a half of conclave, a white smoke signaled the appointment of the new pope: the American Cardinal Prevost, now Leo XIV. In the house of the Augustinians where Leo XIV spent his final hours before the conclave, his companions showed us the pontiff's coat of arms, which is his motto and reflects his mentality. It contains the coat of arms of the Order of Saint Augustine, a flower in…

The symbolic elements of Pope Leo XIV’s election, his vestments, and coat of arms

The symbolic elements of Pope Leo XIV’s election, his vestments, and coat of armsPope Leo XIV's election signifies a historic shift, emphasizing tradition, unity, and global Catholic influence. The post The symbolic elements of Pope Leo XIV’s election, his vestments, and coat of arms first appeared on The Dispatch.