Coat of arms of the Holy See

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*The triple crown (the tiara) represents "the three powers of the Supreme Pontiff: Sacred Orders, Jurisdiction and Magisterium", [ [http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/elezione/stemma-benedict-xvi_en.html Coat of Arms of His Holiness Benedict XVI] ] in other words: his functions as "supreme priest", "supreme pastor" and "supreme teacher".
*The gold cross surmounting the triple crowns symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus.

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* [http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/documentazione/documents/sp_ss_scv/insigne/sp_ss_scv_stemma-bandiera-sigillo_en.html#Sigillo%20dello%20Stato%20della%20Città%20del%20Vaticano Vatican press office]

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