This symbolism follows the language of Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul." Our motto, taken from Psalm 42:5, echoes the sentiment: Spera in Deo (Hope in God).

(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 31 - Pope Francis said at First Vespers in St Peter's ahead of the traditional New Year's Eve Te Deum prayer Tuesday that the world's hope lies in fraternity. "The motto of the ...

(Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.) Listen As Pope Francis begins a Jubilee based on the motto “Hope does not disappoint,” he may be praying these words will soon apply to an ongoing crisis in ...