In Dave Kindy’s article (OCM Feb. 13) on the adoption of the scallop shell motif to succeed the lobster figures, it is stated that the shell is a symbol of “welcome.” It is not. The older symbol of ...

(The Conversation) — Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain. The Vatican ...

The Vatican introduces Luce at the Lucca Comics and Game convention in 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKiGMGkc0xk screenshot via Wikimedia.com, CC BY The ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. The Vatican introduced Luce at a comics convention in Italy, with the goal of ...