Description: Pope Francis's coat of arms features a shield topped by a mitre and crossed keys. On the shield, a radiant sun displays the red letters IHS (with a cross above the H), under which are an eight-pointed star for Saint Joseph and a nard flower for the Virgin Mary.
Inscription: ANNO XII FRANCISCVS PP. MMXXIV
IHS
MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO
M.B. INC.
G. TITOTTO
Translation: YEAR XII FRANCIS PP. 2024
IHS
HAVING MERCY AND CHOOSING
M.B. INC.
G. TITOTTO