Article: Heraldic Suggestions - Arms of the Pope Emeritus

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Brothers in Arms -

Below please find a link to an article about a new book on church heraldry, "Manuale di araldica ecclesiastica" by Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo. In it, the Cardinal postulates what might happen to the arms of a retired pope:

The pope’s resignation then prompted Cardinal Cordero to think about how the now-retired pope’s coat of arms should be amended, given his change of status to “supreme pontiff emeritus.”

As a Vatican herald, what would you suggest for this unique event? The last time a pope stepped down voluntarily was when Celestine V resigned in 1264. Cardinal Cordero suggested a few sensible modifications. See the article for the result.

Author Carol Glatz also lays down another challenge:

But see if you can catch a very small, yet “inexplicable” detail in Francis’ papal coat of arms. I hadn’t noticed the mistake until the cardinal pointed it out in his book. Happy hunting!

Here's hoping you enjoy this article.

Jaune Sabre Herald Emeritus

[Magniloqueu Épiqeu da Lhiun]

If I may intrude; I THINK I have found the mistake. Is it related to the motto?

[Béneditsch Ardpresteir, O.SPM.]

Not the Motto, but the ribbon carrying the Motto. The colour at the ends should have been reversed

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

Feb 10, 2014 2:18:39 GMT -6 Magniloqueu Épiqeu da Lhiun said:

If I may intrude; I THINK I have found the mistake. Is it related to the motto?

You just love crashing the college don't you? 

In any event, thanks to the Jaune Sabre Herald Emeritus for the interesting article. It didn't take long to find the obvious mistake in Francis' shield.

- The Fulbright Fellow

[Magniloqueu Épiqeu da Lhiun]

Feb 10, 2014 7:50:09 GMT -6 Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă said:

Feb 10, 2014 2:18:39 GMT -6 Magniloqueu Épiqeu da Lhiun said:

If I may intrude; I THINK I have found the mistake. Is it related to the motto?

You just love crashing the college don't you? 

In any event, thanks to the Jaune Sabre Herald Emeritus for the interesting article. It didn't take long to find the obvious mistake in Francis' shield.

- The Fulbright Fellow

"And I came in like a wrecking ball", or something.