National Arms of Vatican City

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THE NATIONAL ARMS OF VATICAN CITY


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Origin/meaning

The arms show the crossed keys of St. Peter, the gatekeeper of Heaven. Vatican city is the seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, the successor of St. Peter, the first bishop. The tiara, or papal crown, is the typical symbol of the Popes as head of the Catholic church.

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