Holy Communion Cross - Brass & Blue Enamel Crucifix - Blessed By Pope Light Blue this card predates his 1999

this card predates his 1999 beatification — a true period piece from the years when devotion to him was still growing around his living memory

Benedict's protection throughout your day

with the Latin inscription "Illumina Domine Vultum Tuum super nos" – "May the light of Your Face

colorful and shiny appearance

and closeness to the poor

Holy Communion Cross - Brass & Blue Enamel Crucifix - Blessed By Pope Light Blue this card predates his 1999A Holy Communion cross in brass colored metal and deep blue enamel, its front centered on a white flower holding the chalice and radiant host. A First Communion gift that still looks right years later on a chain or a rosary. Size: 1. 5" (4 cm), without the bail Material: alloy metal, brass colored, with blue enamel Design: chalice and host on the front; dove and Chi Rho (Px) lettering on the back Blessing: Blessed by Pope Leo XIV during a public