The Cross of Cardinal Benitez
The Making of Conclave
The cross bears a message: the proclamation of a reborn faith.
The wood with intertwined ropes is a precise reference to the Passion of Christ.
In addition to referencing the Calvary of Jesus, this cross is a symbol of hope and the anticipation of the resurrection—an anticipation that is felt and will soon be realized: indeed, an ivy plant is already growing from the base of the cross.
Ivy symbolizes love and fidelity, an eternal love that clings to something and never lets go.
A cross for a faithful, constant, and innocent love.
The piece was worn by the actor Carlos Diehz.
