pope leo xiv's new coat of arms: a symbol of unity and faith
The coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV includes elements associated with Mary and the Augustinian order. Father Antonio Pompili, Vice-President of the Italian Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy, explained in an official statement released by the Holy See that these symbols hold profound meaning.
What do you need to know?
- Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms includes elements related to Mary and the Augustinian order.
- The Vatican highlights the symbolism of the coat of arms, for example, the burning heart pierced by an arrow refers to St Augustine.
- The motto of the coat of arms "In Illo uno unum" underscores the unity of Christians in Christ.
A few days ago, the Vatican presented the coat of arms that will accompany the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.
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As we already wrote on WP, it is a shield divided into two parts. In the upper part, on a blue background, there is a white lily. The lower part of the coat of arms depicts a closed book with a heart pierced by an arrow. At the bottom, there is the motto: "In Illo uno unum".
What is the significance of the coat of arms? This is explained, as quoted by Vatican News, by Fr. Antonio Pompili, Vice-President of the Italian Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy.
The symbolism of the pope's coat of arms: the Vatican explains the profound significance
According to Fr. Pompili, the papal coat of arms contains many symbols of deep significance. He explains that the blue in the first field of the coat of arms symbolises the sky and is associated with Mary. On this background is the classic symbol of the Virgin Mary, the lily, known as "flos florum" - the flower of flowers.
In the second field of the coat of arms, there is a burning heart pierced by an arrow, which is a symbol of the Augustinian order. This sign refers to the words of St Augustine in "Confessions": his heart was pierced by the love of God.
Augustinian symbols, present in the coat of arms since the 16th century, often appear with a book, which symbolises the Word of God capable of transforming the human heart, as was the case with St Augustine. The book also reminds us of the great theological works that the Doctor of Grace left to the Church and humanity.
The white colour, in the papal coat of arms in an ivory shade, is common in monastic coats of arms and symbolises holiness and purity.
Below the shield of the coat of arms is the motto "In Illo uno unum". St Augustine, in his Commentary on Psalm 127, explains that although Christians are numerous, they are united in Christ.
Source: Vatican News
