Papal Tiara & Keys
"O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, we may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen".
Detail of the huge mosaic papal emblem in the base of the great dome of St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Papal Tiara & Keys
"O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, we may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen".
Detail of the huge mosaic papal emblem in the base of the great dome of St Peter's Basilica in Rome.