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papal cross

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papal cross
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) a cross with three crosspieces
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Noun1.papal cross - a cross with three crossbarspapal cross - a cross with three crossbars        
Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry


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Having been honored by several private audiences with Pope John Paul II, in 1993, Henry received the Papal Cross from the Pope, "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (For Church and Pontiff).
It is home to a large herd of deer that tend to stick to stay near the Papal Cross monument.
Mother Mary was awarded the Papal Cross for services to the church and Papacy in 2002, and made an MBE in 2004.
 
 
 
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