The coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV includes devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and draws inspiration from St. Augustine. Learn more here.
Pope Leo XIV's pectoral cross
Pope Leo XIV's pectoral cross holds relics of Saints Augustine and Monica. Learn more here.
What exactly is the Ring of the Fisherman?
During the Mass of Inauguration of his pontificate on May 18, Pope Leo XIV will receive the Ring of the Fisherman—a symbol of the Petrine Ministry with deep roots in the New Testament. Learn morehere.
symbolism found in the Rite for the inauguration of the petrine ministry of leo xiv
The celebration marking the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate on May 18 is a solemn liturgy. The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff explains how the rite features several moments of profound symbolic meaning, including those regarding the ancient episcopal insignia associated with Peter: the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman. Learn more here.