His reflections on the pallium ceremony: It’s always a special time because it’s a way of being embraced by the Pope. That’s always a very important thing for bishops. Peter was told by Jesus to confirm his brethren, and the Holy Father does that with archbishops in the unique way of conferring the pallium, which is the fraternal symbol of our unity and love for one another. We’re literally embraced by the Pope when he places the pallium on our shoulders, so that little embrace symbolizes a spiritual embrace which is at the heart of the College of Bishops. Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/archbishop-chaput-its-going-to-be-a-long-fight/#ixzz1zCdCit8D