Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice | |
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Awarded for | Rewarding those who in a general way deserve well of the pope on account of services done for the Church and its head |
Country | Holy See |
Presented by | Holy See |
Eligibility | Clergy and laity |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 17 July 1888 |
Current ribbon | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of St. Sylvester |
Next (lower) | Benemerenti Medal |
Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice ("For Church and Pope" in Latin) is a decoration of the Holy See. It is currently conferred for distinguished service to the Catholic Church by lay people and clergy.