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His famous pectoral cross represents Jesus the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety nine in search of one.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
On the back wall of the nave hangs a replica of Francis' pectoral cross.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the grave goods buried with the girl were an iron knife, a chatelaine (decorative belt), glass beads, gold and garnet pins, and most significantly, an ornate gold pectoral cross inlaid with garnets, now known as the Trumpington Cross.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023
Some eagle-eyed people noticed that in the fake image of Pope Francis, the traditional pectoral cross around his neck only had one strap.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
Televisa has not confirmed that the comments were made during its interview, but the scene of the documentary is identical to the Televisa interview, including the yellow background, a chair in the corner and slightly off-center placement of the chain of Francis’ pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
Reuters reports that the priest, who was dressed in black ecclesiastical vestments and a silver pectoral cross, shouted loudly enough for the pope to hear him.
—Grayson Quay, The Week, 4 Dec. 2021
But there was always another weapon in the archbishop’s armory in addition to his pectoral cross: humor.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2021
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
On the back wall of the nave hangs a replica of Francis' pectoral cross.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the grave goods buried with the girl were an iron knife, a chatelaine (decorative belt), glass beads, gold and garnet pins, and most significantly, an ornate gold pectoral cross inlaid with garnets, now known as the Trumpington Cross.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023
Some eagle-eyed people noticed that in the fake image of Pope Francis, the traditional pectoral cross around his neck only had one strap.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
Televisa has not confirmed that the comments were made during its interview, but the scene of the documentary is identical to the Televisa interview, including the yellow background, a chair in the corner and slightly off-center placement of the chain of Francis’ pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
Reuters reports that the priest, who was dressed in black ecclesiastical vestments and a silver pectoral cross, shouted loudly enough for the pope to hear him.
—Grayson Quay, The Week, 4 Dec. 2021
But there was always another weapon in the archbishop’s armory in addition to his pectoral cross: humor.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2021
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“Pectoral cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectoral%20cross. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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