Bavaria’s Catholic heritage and proximity to the 20th century’s stormy history were pivotal in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ... the exhibit explains the symbolism behind his papal coat of arms.

Corbinian is best known for the story of the bear, featured on the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI. Friedrich Pacher, “St. Corbinian Altar,” ca. 1485 (photo: Public Domain) Jim Graves Blogs ...

During Pope Benedict XVI’s first papal visit to the United States, this symbol appears on everything from the programs for his services to the sash tied around his waist. Each pope creates hi… ...

Vatican City, Apr 27, 2005 / 22:00 pm. The official Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, published today the new coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI, which includes all of the elements in the ...