The logo was made by the Salvadoran artist Christian Chavarría Ayala, who placed Christ in the center of the cross.
A news brief published by L'Osservatore Romano (LOR) in early October, states that the logo shows God, one and triune, Creator and Reconciler. At the base can be seen the divine hands that hold together all created things.
Jesus Christ, the Word of God, who makes himself present in the Eucharist, is the culmination of all life. He sustains the entire creation and renews the life of mankind with his death and resurrection.
The vineyard and the vine symbolize Christ and the people of God. The dove which is seen in three places represents the Holy Spirit. This is the certainty that God's work of salvation continues to express its power in every age and situation, according to the divine promise.
The baptismal font symbolizes the living water that regenerates man and joins him to the communion of saints. The Eucharist shows the visible communion of the Church.
Jesus Christ, in the center, offers himself as food for life, to encourage unity and reconciliation.
The cross represents the very profound desire for a shared Eucharist.
Pope Francis' visit to Sweden Oct. 31-Nov. 1 will mark the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
