The biggest obstacle to reunion will be a lack of charity from all parties. As Saint Paul reminds us, “If we live by the truth and in love, we shall grow in all ways into Christ, who is the head by whom the whole body is fitted and joined together, every joint adding its own strength, for each separate part to work according to its function. So the body grows until it has built itself up, in love” (Eph. 4, 15-16). Charity, being an infused virtue, is only something that can be given by God. If all parties pray for each other and pray for greater charity, then the truth will eventually come out. It has taken hundreds of years so far, but there is no reason to believe that God will not succeed in bringing about unity for His “little flock” (cfr Lk 12, 32). We must, however, pray for it.
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Papal Crest:
Shown is the crest of the current Pope, Francis.
The Vatican Information Service gave the following details concerning the crest:
"The shield has a bright blue background, at the centre top of which is a yellow radiant sun with the IHS christogram on it representing Jesus (it is also the Jesuit logo). The IHS monogram, as well as a cross that pierces the H, are in red with three black nails directly under them.
Under that, to the left, is a star representing Mary, Mother of Christ and the Church.
To the right of the star is a nard flower representing Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. With these symbols the Pope demonstrates his love for the Holy Family."