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The Emblem of Sovereignty, the clavis regni. Only the monarch's signature is above. What a joy to finally see The King's new Great Seal 👑

Lo stemma ufficiale del Santo Padre Leone XIV

Pope Leo XIV explains his choice of name: "... I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution.

On the day of his election, Pope Leo XIV wore a pectoral cross containing relics of saints linked to the Augustinian order: Saint Augustine and Saint Monica. Read more: vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Pope Leo XIV prays at the tomb of his predecessor Pope Francis.

During his first visit outside the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV makes a special stop at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray to the Blessed Mother before the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani and at the tomb of the late Pope Francis. loom.ly/gO58vOk

I couldn’t be more excited to announce the extraordinarily gifted team of historians that Kate McCaffrey and I have in store for this year’s History Festival at Hever Castle (The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle). You can find out more, here: heverfestival.co.uk/index.php/perf…

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

Over a century ago, Pope Leo XIII noted that "the preservation of the Eastern rites is more important than is realized." Let us embrace the appeal to safeguard and promote the Christian East, especially in the diaspora. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

There are just 5 more days before the registration deadline for Kings and Queens 14! ⏰ Be sure to head to our website to see the programme when it's published, to learn more about the cultural visit, and to find out about student/ECR bursaries: royalstudiesnetwork.org/current-confer…

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The Vatican’s sacred music school is seeking to teach Catholics worldwide how to sing ancient Gregorian chant as a means to help the faithful participate actively in the liturgy. catholicnewsagency.com/news/264169/po…

Saint Thérèse ora pro nobis!

Cool triptych depicting young Emperor V, the most powerful man in 16th c. Europe, and the coats of arms of his countless domains. Ca. 1517, by Jan van Battel. Hof van Busleyden, Mechelen, Belgium.

What a beautiful visitor we had tonight. It's wonderful to see 🦔

Whoever said Queens don't have fun. Thank you to the wonderful Dra. Emma Luisa Cahill Marrón for telling me about this draughts piece. Mary I's image can truly be found on anything. (C) BM 1853,0409.2.

Amazing! I love how through the concerted efforts of committed researchers over the last 15 years or so (among whom I'm honoured to be included), Mary I and her reign are becoming more prominent and studied in their own terms, eschewing previous biases.

If you are planning on attending MEMS Festival 2025, our attendance form is now available through this QR code or on our website!

Since writing the piece, I am now a volunteer at this wonderful museum & have curated a number of new displays.