Logo, motto for papal trip to Chile in January 2018 released

VATICAN CITY –  The Vatican released on 21 Aug 2017 the official logo and motto for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Chile, which takes place on 15-18 January 2018.

The Pope visits Chile ahead of his trip to Peru on 18-21 January.

“My peace I give you” is the motto for his visit to Chile, taken from the Gospel of John 14:27.

A communique from the National Commission for the Apostolic Journey says the motto is “recognisable by all, Catholics and non-Catholics.”

“The Pope with this visit exhorts all to a ‘culture of encounter,’  favouring a climate of unity for the Chilean people,” it reads.

The logo contains the three central elements of the Apostolic Journey: the Cross, the Pope’s signature, and the map of Chile.

White and red colours recall the Vatican flag, while “Chile 2018” is coloured red and blue following the country’s flag. – Vatican Radio