Papal Coat of Arms Emblem

This emblem showcases the iconic Papal Coat of Arms, featuring a shield with a distinctive pattern of vertical red and gold stripes. Surmounting the shield is the majestic papal tiara, a triple crown symbolizing the Pope's triple power as supreme pastor, universal legislator, and temporal ruler. Behind the shield, the crossed Keys of Saint Peter—one gold and one silver—represent the spiritual and temporal authority bestowed upon the papacy, often seen as the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.

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