Coat of Arms His Holiness Pope Pius XIII     Top Part - Common to All Popes ==>   Papal Tiara - 3 crowns, representing that the pope is a prophet, priest, and king.  Keys of the Kingdom Shield - Selected by the Pope ==>   Franciscan, San Damiano Crucifix Hands of Christ & of St. Francis of Assisi Anchor - symbolizes the work of the pope to keep the Church from being moved from its place in the storms of temptation and persecution. Chord - represents the chord that the celebrant wears for Mass, symbolizes purity of life. "Ut Omnes Unum Sint" which means "That All May Be One." [Pope's Homepage] [True Catholic Homepage] [Back to Miscellaneous Menu] [Email to Papal Secretary]