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Papal cross
Heraldic symbol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The papal cross is a Christian cross, which serves as an emblem for the office of the Pope in ecclesiastical heraldry. It is depicted as a staff with three horizontal bars near the top, in diminishing order of length as the top is approached.
This article is about the heraldic symbol. For other uses, see Papal Cross.
"Triple cross" redirects here. For other uses, see Triple Cross.
Papal cross
Rendition of the coat of arms of Pope Pius IX with supporters: two angels, each holding a papal cross.
Statue of Pope Sylvester I depicted holding a ferula with a papal cross.