Papal installation Pope Benedict XVI will be inaugurated in a solemn Mass on Sunday morning, presided over by Senior Cardinal Deacon Jorge Medina Estevez of Chile. The event is expected to closely resemble John Paul II’s investiture in 1978. Before the Mass About the pallium Investiture garments During the Two-inch-wide, white wool stole em- Miter: The liturgical headdress worn only by the installation, the pope broidered with black silk crosses pope, cardinals and bishops. Derived from the receives the pallium, Greek word mitra, meaning turban. Fastened with three jeweled a narrow white stole Bernini’s gold pins across his chest, at Pastoral staff: Symbol of jurisdiction and power, of symbolic canopy his back, and left shoulder, made of silver. significance. Before symbolizing Christ’s wounds. Pendant his investiture in 1978, Altar Pectoral cross: Dates to Middle Ages; attached Pope John Paul II Crosses represent the to a chain or silken cord; made of a precious blessed the pallium at cardinal virtues: justice, fortitude, tem- metal and decorated with gems. the Altar of the perance and prudence. Fisherman’s ring: Large gold signet ring with relief Confession then of Peter, the first pope, casting a net from a boat. descended the stairs Entrance to St. Two pendants, one in front and one in back, symbolize active and contem- Chasuble: Major outer Mass garment, requires there to pray at the Inside St. Peter’s Peter’s crypt plative life. blessing before use; a symbol of charity. tomb of St. Peter. Basilica A Swiss Guard C B Swiss Guard D Cardinals E Altar St. Peter’s Square F Among the Mass events Front steps of St. Peter’s A Important garment B Homage C Prayer D Chant E Homily F Blessing Pope receives the wool palli- In order of seniority, the Cardinals recite Choir chants “Tu es Petrus” Benedict XVI Ceremony ends with um, a symbol of his pastoral cardinals pledge their loyalty the Lord’s Prayer. (“Thou art Peter”), a refer- delivers a homily. pope’s apostolic blessing authority and communion and receive the ceremonial ence to the first pope. to Rome and the world. with the church. “kiss of peace.” Sources: Associated Press; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Maureen A. Tilley, associate professor of religious studies, Dayton University; wikipedia.org; newadvent.org. Graphics reporting by Tom Reinken Lorena Iñiguez Los Angeles Times File name: fg-popeinstallation23 Headline: Papal installatin Section: fg Run date: 04/23/05 Artist: Lorena Iniguez X70722 Size: 6col. by 62p9 2005 ©.