The Daily Question



Which of the following best describes the meaning of the umbraculum and crossed keys as used on Vatican stamps during a Sede Vacante?


   They represent the pope’s personal coat of arms and his spiritual legacy
   They symbolize the Church’s mourning and the end of a papal reign
   They signify the temporary governance of the Church and the enduring authority of Saint Peter
   They are purely decorative elements with no official meaning

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