Pope Francis always carries St Christopher's medallion with him
Vatican City - Since the early Middle Ages, the legendary St Christopher, who carries the infant Jesus, has been regarded as the protector of people on the move. Pope Francis also venerates him, as he has now revealed.
Published on 08.11.2024 at 12:04 –Pope Francis has revealed that, like many Catholics, he always carries a medallion of St Christopher with him. During an audience for the transport unit of the Italian armed forces in the Vatican on Tuesday, the Pope said: "I also honour St Christopher, I always carry a St Christopher medallion with me so that he can help me move forward."
Since the early Middle Ages, the legendary saint with the figure of a giant carrying the infant Jesus has been regarded as the protector of people on the move. Many Catholics therefore have a St Christopher's badge in their car. The transport unit of the Italian armed forces has honoured St Christopher as its patron saint since 1954. (KNA)
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