Pope Francis' crucifix

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Does anyone know what the crucifix the Holy Father wore on the day he was announced looks like up close? I can’t seem to find a good photo of it anywhere online.
 
It seems wore it every day as a practice, since Bishops have a special crucifix they all are supposed to wear. I haven’t seen it up close, but I think it’s safe to assume it’s generally like the rest of them, though from what I have seen it seems to widen at the ends.
 
See this thread: forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=764672
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Was anyone intrigued by the pectoral cross of Pope Francis?

Some news sources revealed it is the same pectoral cross he has always worn as a bishop.

I was lucky enough to find a couple of close-zoom frames in a video about this morning’s visit to pay homage to Our Lady.

http://forums.catholic-questions.org/picture.php?albumid=2066&pictureid=14779

The structure is very simple and sober. We see the Good Shepherd carrying on His shoulders the lost sheep. Behind him is the flock. On top, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.

On the very top is some heavenly figure, but I can’t quite tell who it may be.

http://forums.catholic-questions.org/picture.php?albumid=2066&pictureid=14780
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Is that button about to come undone next to the crucifix bothering anyone else?

Distraction aside, I love this crucifix! I’ve never seen one like this, before. I wonder if it has a special name?
 
It’s beautiful. How very appropriate…a shepherd, leading and caring for his flock.
 
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Is that button about to come undone next to the crucifix bothering anyone else?

Distraction aside, I love this crucifix! I’ve never seen one like this, before. I wonder if it has a special name?
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Never even noticed until you pointed it out.

But the crucifix is the same as he has worn since being ordained as Bishop. That reminds me of Pope St Pius X, who instead of wearing the standard silver Papal pectoral cross wore a cheap, tin one, and Gave the value of the silver one to the poor!
 
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Never even noticed until you pointed it out.

But the crucifix is the same as he has worn since being ordained as Bishop. That reminds me of Pope St Pius X, who instead of wearing the standard silver Papal pectoral cross wore a cheap, tin one, and Gave the value of the silver one to the poor!
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Amen! I never knew that about Papa St Pius X. :cool:
 
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