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EMarshallBuckles
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Posted: Sat Apr 26th, 2008 05:06 am |
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| Since I am bugging my dear Catholic brothers and sisters with questions, I have another! During the time that Pope Benedict XVI was in the United States, EWTN and some of the secular networks were showing his Coat of Arms frequently. I got to wondering what the various symbols stand for on it. I note that there is a shell, a head of somebody and what looks like a bear on the Papal Coat of Arms shield. Anybody know what is symbolized by these images? Thanks for any information!
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David W. Emery
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Posted: Sat Apr 26th, 2008 12:15 pm |
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The Vatican has an official explanation waiting for you to ask, Marshall. Click here.
David
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EMarshallBuckles
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 02:33 am |
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Thank you, David! It was fascinating to read the description of the symbols in Pope Benedict XVI's Coat of Arms! I enjoyed reading about their connection with his home area in Germany and that region and the symbols, such as the shell, respresenting such things as faith and pilgrimage! Awesome! Thank you again, learned David! 
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Cathcon
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 02:42 am |
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| David, I second that - really enjoyed reading about the Holy Father's coat of arms.
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