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The Saxon pendant — a gilded pectoral cross — was discovered by a metal detectorist in a field in Leeds and is believed to date back to the eighth century, according to a May 12 news release from the Leeds City Council.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
On Sunday Leo wore the simple white cassock of the papacy and had reverted back to wearing his silver pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
His famous pectoral cross, a simple image of the Good Shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders, wasn't just a personal emblem.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
His famous pectoral cross represents Jesus the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety nine in search of one.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
On the back wall of the nave hangs a replica of Francis' pectoral cross.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the grave goods buried with the girl were an iron knife, a chatelaine (decorative belt), glass beads, gold and garnet pins, and most significantly, an ornate gold pectoral cross inlaid with garnets, now known as the Trumpington Cross.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023
Some eagle-eyed people noticed that in the fake image of Pope Francis, the traditional pectoral cross around his neck only had one strap.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
Televisa has not confirmed that the comments were made during its interview, but the scene of the documentary is identical to the Televisa interview, including the yellow background, a chair in the corner and slightly off-center placement of the chain of Francis’ pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
On Sunday Leo wore the simple white cassock of the papacy and had reverted back to wearing his silver pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
His famous pectoral cross, a simple image of the Good Shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders, wasn't just a personal emblem.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
His famous pectoral cross represents Jesus the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety nine in search of one.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
On the back wall of the nave hangs a replica of Francis' pectoral cross.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the grave goods buried with the girl were an iron knife, a chatelaine (decorative belt), glass beads, gold and garnet pins, and most significantly, an ornate gold pectoral cross inlaid with garnets, now known as the Trumpington Cross.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023
Some eagle-eyed people noticed that in the fake image of Pope Francis, the traditional pectoral cross around his neck only had one strap.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
Televisa has not confirmed that the comments were made during its interview, but the scene of the documentary is identical to the Televisa interview, including the yellow background, a chair in the corner and slightly off-center placement of the chain of Francis’ pectoral cross.
—Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
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“Pectoral cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectoral%20cross. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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